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In the late evening hours of February 22, 1978, a routine traffic stop on Paradise Road in Las Vegas turned deadly for a veteran police officer. James Richard Rogan, a 41-year-old Caucasian male, was a motorcycle officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. That night, he pulled over a Cadillac that was missing its license plates. As he was attempting to issue a ticket, the driver of the vehicle unexpectedly opened fire.
The initial shot caught Officer Rogan by surprise. As ...Read More
The initial shot caught Officer Rogan by surprise. As ...Read More
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James Richard Rogan
Male
White / Caucasian
Las Vegas
NV
1978-02-22
41
James
Richard Rogan
11/10/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been thinking a lot about the incredible bravery shown by Officer Rogan during his final mome... ...Read More
10/05/2024
10/05/2024
I can't stop thinking about Officer James Rogan's story and the impact it's had on his family. It's ... ...Read More
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
I've been reading up on the case of Officer James Richard Rogan, and one thing that stands out is th... ...Read More
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
