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North Las Vegas Police officer killed in shootout with suspect, honored with procession
The North Las Vegas Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after a shootout that also left a male suspect dead.
On Wednesday, police identified the fallen officer as 46-year-old Jason Roscow, whose career with the department spans 17 years.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the loss of one of our own, who was killed in the line of duty today,” the department posted to Facebook late Tuesday night. “This tragic loss is a solemn reminder of the dedication and bravery of those who serve and protect our community.”
The situation unfolded around 2:13 p.m., when officers received a report of a person pointing a gun at another person, according to a press release.
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North Las Vegas Police Department Officer Jason Roscow was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 4, 2025. (North Las Vegas Police Department)
The suspect ignored responding officers’ commands and took off running, police said. The armed suspect was located by an officer who ordered him to show his hands, but, instead, “an exchange of gunfire ensued,” the release stated.
Police said the officer, later identified as Roscow, “was struck multiple times during the exchange but was able to return fire, striking the subject.”
Roscow and the suspect were taken to a hospital, where they both died. Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies gathered outside the hospital, and a procession was held while Roscow’s body was being taken to the Clark County coroner’s office.
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Police officers ride motorcycles in a procession for a slain North Las Vegas Police officer killed in a shootout with a suspect Feb. 4, 2025. (KVVU)
In a release on Wednesday, police said Roscow’s commitment to public safety led him to the Traffic Division in 2013. After serving in that role for 11 years, he returned to Patrol Operations in February 2024.
While serving in the traffic division, though, he was recognized with the Exemplary Service Award.
The officers who saluted the fallen North Las Vegas officer came from multiple area departments. (KVVU)
“Officer Roscow was more than a colleague, he was a friend, a mentor and a valued member of our law enforcement family. His sacrifice will never be forgotten and his legacy of service and bravery will continue to inspire us all,” the statement from the department read. “We ask for patience and respect for the officer’s family, friends and colleagues as we grieve this tremendous loss. Our department is working closely with his loved ones to provide the support they need during this difficult time.”
Police have not identified the suspect in the shooting, which marks the first officer-involved shooting this year for the North Las Vegas Police Department.
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Jurors deliberating the fate of the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, failed to reach a verdict Thursday afternoon, telling the judge they were deadlocked.
A spokesperson from the United States Attorney’s Office told KTLA that jurors will continue to deliberate until they reach a verdict or give up.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver and one-time Pacific Palisades resident, is accused of starting the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Eve. The fire continued to smolder underground for about a week, even after Los Angeles firefighters believed it had been extinguished.
Flames reignited on Jan. 7, erupting into the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in the upscale community, authorities said.
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A courtroom sketch of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, during his initial court appearance on Oct. 23, 2025. (Bill Robles) -
The U.S. Dept. of Justice booking photo of Jonathan Rinderknecht over the Palisades Fire devastation in Malibu, California in January 2025 (AP).
Prosecutors argued that Rinderknecht deliberately set the fire, claiming he had grown increasingly resentful of wealthy residents and viewed Pacific Palisades as a symbol of that frustration.
“Their case, though circumstantial, is strong,” KTLA legal analyst Alison Triessl said. “The defense is relying on, can they (prosecutors) show beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Rinderknecht actually started this fire and it wasn’t the result of fireworks or some intervening cause.”
The defense argued there is no direct physical evidence tying Rinderknecht to the fire and said the prosecution’s case relies entirely on circumstantial evidence. Rinderknecht did not testify during the trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke outside the courthouse Wednesday about why he believes it will be difficult for prosecutors to prove how the fire started.
“The lack of scene preservation. The fact that they got there after a lot of the evidence was missing. Not a lot of direct evidence. This is a circumstantial case, which is always difficult as a prosecutor to prove,” Haney said.
Rinderknecht, who was arrested and indicted last October, faces up to 45 years in prison if found guilty of three arson counts, including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.
Tony Kurzweil contributed to this report
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