Bio & Incident Details
Age: 58
Tour: 21 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/21/1974
Weapon: Rifle
Suspect: Released in 1994
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Patrolman Rogers was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. He was familiar with the couple involved but as he began to approach the house the male suspect began firing a rifle at the responding officers. Patrolman Rogers took cover behind his cruiser but was struck in the head by a piece of shrapnel when his cruiser was struck by a rifle round.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to life. He was released from prison January 5, 1994.
