North Las Vegas police identify officer killed in deadly shooting

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — North Las Vegas police identified the officer killed in a deadly Tuesday shooting as Officer Jason Roscow, 46.

Roscow spent 17 years with the North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD), according to a news release. He worked for the NLVPD Traffic Division before returning to patrol in 2024.

“During his tenure with the traffic division, Officer Roscow was recognized with the exemplary service award, an honor given for a singular accomplishment of substance, achieved under adverse and difficult conditions, though without risk to personal safety,” NLVPD officials said. “His dedication to duty and resilience in challenging situations earned him the respect of his colleagues and the community he served.”

Donations to Roscow’s family are asked to be directed through the Injured Police Officer’s Fund at Lexicon Bank. The account number is #1000010630. Law enforcement officials said the account is the only way to ensure the donations end up with the correct people.

The shooting occurred in a neighborhood near West Lone Mountain Road and Camino Al Norte, in a neighborhood located near Craig Ranch Park.

According to police, Roscow responded to a report of a person who pointed a gun at another person. The person with the gun ignored the officer’s commands and shot Officer Roscow. The suspect was also killed.

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A procession is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, from the Clark County Coroner’s Office to Palm Downtown Mortuary.

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