Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 48-E -33
Department: Everett, Washington, P.D.
End of Watch: 03/25/2022
Cause: Gunfire
Length of Service: 3 years
Police Officer Rocha was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity involving weapons. Officer Rocha learned that the suspect had a warrant and was a convicted felon.
Officer Rocha made contact with the suspect and a struggle ensued. Officer Rocha was shot several times by the suspectand died at the scene. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with murder and other felonies.