Canton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, July 22, 1996
Add to My HeroesBrian Craig Roshong
Officer Brian Roshong succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier when involved in a foot pursuit of a suspect. The pursuit began when the suspect was caught attempting to break into a police impound lot.
The 22-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life without parole.
Officer Roshong had served with the department for only 2 months.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 months
- Badge 170
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, July 20, 1996
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 46 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Brian Craig Roshong of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 96 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 22, 2023
