JOHN CHRISTOPHER BOHACH

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 50-E: 22
Department: Reno, Nevada, P.D.
End of Watch: August 22, 2001
Cause: SHOT
Age: 35
Years of Service: 13
Description: Officer Bohach was shot and killed while assisting in the arrest of a suspect who had fled the scene during a traffic stop. The suspect led officers to his home where Officer Bohach assisted in setting up a perimeter outside the house. Officer Bohach was shot and killed with a high-powered rifle while securing the area. SWAT Officers apprehended the suspect after a four hour standoff. Officer Bohach was pronounced dead at the scene. On April 14, 2003 the suspect was found guilty of first degree murder.
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