North Las Vegas officer killed in shootout identified

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - North Las Vegas police have identified the officer fatally killed in the line of duty Tuesday afternoon.

North Las Vegas police officers responded to reports of a person with a handgun near Lone Mountain and Camino Al Norte.

When officers approached the suspect gunfire shortly followed the encounter.

NLVPD identified the officer as 46-year-old Jason Roscow who was shot and killed.

Roscow began working with the department in 2007. He worked in various divisions of the department including Traffic and Patrol Operations.

Officials say the fallen officer was recognized with the Exemplary Service Award.

Las vegas agencies honored the fallen officer with a formal procession from the Clark County Coroner’s Office to Palm Downtown Mortuary and Cemetery.

A community vigil will take place on Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Liberty Park.

According to the City of North Las Vegas officer Roscow leaves behind his two sons 9-year-old Graysen and 4-year-old Andrew.

Officials report funeral services will be held at Central Church in the coming days. He will then be laid to rest in his hometown of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.

Those seeking to help the family can donate to a the ‘injured Police Officer’s Fund' at Lexicon Bank Account #1000010630.

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