Patrolman James Roche
1875 - 1928

53 years old
Tour of Duty: 6 Years
Died on Monday, October 15, 1928

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Date of Incident: September 23, 1928

Weapon Used : Hand-Gun

Suspect Info: Thomas Kelly, shot and killed by Officer Roche

Patrolman Roche was a 6-year veteran of the Nashua Police Department. Before immigrating to the United States, Patrolman Roche was a constable in Limerick, Ireland.

Patrolman Roche succumbed to injuries received three weeks earlier in a gunfight with a burglary suspect . Patrolman Roche was attempting to apprehend the suspect in a residence when he was shot five times. He was able to return fire, fatally wounding the suspect. Patrolman Roche was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three weeks later.

Patrolman Roche had been with the agency for six years and had also been a police officer in Limerick, Ireland, before immigrating to the United States. He was survived by his wife and five children.