Everett Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Friday, March 25, 2022
Add to My HeroesDan Rocha
Police Officer Dan Rocha was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person at 1010 N Broadway Avenue at about 2:15 pm.
Citizens had called the police to report the man's suspicious behavior. Officer Rocha witnessed the subject transferring guns between two vehicles. He made contact with the man and discovered that the subject had a warrant out for his arrest and was a convicted felon. While Officer Rocha was attempting to arrest the man, a struggle ensued, during which the man shot him three times in the head, killing him. The subject then ran over Officer Rocha's body as he fled in a car.
Other officers pursued the man for approximately two miles. He was taken into custody after crashing into several other vehicles at the intersection of 35th Street and Rucker Avenue. In 2023, the subject was convicted of aggravated first-degree murder, unlawful gun possession, possession with the intent to manufacture or distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, and attempting to elude police. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Officer Rocha had served as a police officer with the Everett Police Department for four years and had previously served as a parking enforcement officer. Officer Rocha is survived by his wife and two sons.
The 1000 block of Trojan Way in Everett, Washington, has been renamed Officer Dan Rocha Way.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1470
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Life without parole
Most Recent Reflection
View all 116 ReflectionsOfficer Rocha, i'm here on the 3rd anniversary of your death. The man who took your life that day had no reason to take you out the way he did, but it proved how much of a wrongful person he truly is to harm an officer who was doing his job and doing what he needed to do. Even in the video of your death you showed kindness and professionalism towards him, which shows what kindof person you were towards others. I can tell you were a good man with a good heart, as you did your job with nothing but professionalism and kindness to people. But rest assured, the man who took your life won't ever see the light of day again, as he is being punished for his actions towards you, and he will face karma once his time comes to an end. All in all, i am sorry for what happened to you on this day, as you were just doing your job and confronting a man who was doing something wrong. But as of now, may you rest in peace knowing your service as a man and officer is appreciated, and that you're still doing what you loved to do in the afterlife, including protecting and serving others. Rest Well Mr. Rocha
Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line
March 25, 2025
