Bio & Incident Details
Age: 45
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/4/1926
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Officer Hughey Rogers was shot and killed as he and other officers attempted to arrest a man who was causing a disturbance at a local hotel.
During the arrest, the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Rogers in his chest and abdomen. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Rogers was survived by his wife and child.
