Honoring

Captain Mark Eads

Kings County Fire Department, Hnaford, California

EOW: Feb. 1, 2025 | Age: 62 | Tour: None

A Kings County Fire captain died Saturday night while at a house fire in Avenal, California. Mark Eads was 62. He had been with the department for over 20 years. Eads and an engineer responded to a smoke in a structure call on the 800 block of Skyline in the Kings County city of 14,000 that’s about an hour southwest of Fresno. While at the scene, Eads suffered a medical emergency and was taken to Coalinga hospital where he died. Eads started with Kings County in 2003 as a fire apparatus engineer before briefly leaving in 2004. He was rehired in 2005 and was promoted as a captain in 2021. “Captain Eads was a dedicated firefighter who served the community with passion and commitment,” Kings County Fire said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. Kings County is grateful for the years of service and dedication that Captain Eads provided to the department and the community.” Kings County Fire spokesperson Blake Adney said Eads had a “great sense of humor.” “(He) loved working alongside his brothers and sisters,” he said.

Honoring

Officer Jason Roscow

North Las Vegas Police Department, Nevada

EOW: Feb. 4, 2025 | Age: 46 | Tour: 17 Years

Officer Jason Roscow was shot and killed while responding to a report of a subject brandishing a gun at a resident near the 4700 block of High Creek in North Las Vegas around 2:15 p.m. When Officer Roscow attempted to make contact with the subject, the man ignored him and fled. After locating the man, the subject refused commands and fired at Officer Roscow. Officer Roscow returned fire, killing the subject. Officer Roscow was transported to University Medical Center where he succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. Officer Roscow was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the North Las Vegas Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by two sons.

Honoring

Officer Jeremy Labonte

Roswell Police Department, Georgia

EOW: Feb. 7, 2025 | Age: 24 | Tour: 3 Years

Police Officer Jeremy Labonte was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person reported at a shopping center at 1425 Market Blvd in Roswell around 7:15 p.m. When Officer Labonte arrived at the shopping center, he encountered the subject near the ACE Pickleball Club. While the officer approached the subject for questioning, the man produced a handgun and fired at Officer Labonte multiple times. Officers responding to 911 calls arrived quickly and took the subject into custody. Officer Labonte was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The suspect faces charges of murder, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, and a weapons charge. Officer Labonte had served with the Roswell Police Department for over three years. He is survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, nephew, and grandparents.