Freestone County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, April 3, 1872
James B. Rogers
Sheriff James Rogers was shot and killed by horse thieves whom he had arrested several months earlier.
Sheriff Rogers was summoned to a stable. When he and another sheriff arrived, Sheriff Rogers was shot and killed. The other sheriff was able to return fire, killing one suspect. The second suspect was captured a short time later and executed.
Sheriff Rogers had been with the Freestone County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsThis was one of my great grand times fathers. My mom died in 1994 but I remember her telling me this story many times.
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