Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 540
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/11/1989
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to 25 years
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Marshal Rogiers was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle for speeding just outside the city limits. During the stop he determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant from San Antonio. When he attempted to arrest the man a struggle ensued. The suspect produced a handgun from his coat pocket and shot Marshal Rogiers in the head. Marshal Rogiers fell to the ground and was able to put out a distress call before being shot in the head a second time. He was transported to a local hospital where succumbed to his wounds the following day. The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to 25 years.
Marshal Rogiers had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
