McCurtain County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Wednesday, January 2, 1935
Add to My HeroesFletcher Rodgers
Constable Fletcher Rodgers succumbed to a gunshot wound inflicted five days earlier when he was ambushed by four men he had previously arrested for operating an illegal liquor business. Although severely wounded he was able to return fire and wound one of the shooters.
All four suspects were apprehended and charged with Constable Rodgers' murder. Eleven months later one of the suspects died in jail. On December 9, 1935, the wounded suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Constable Rodgers had been employed with the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and is survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, December 28, 1934
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 12 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsI loved hearing about your bravery. It's an honor to know and love the Rodgers family.
Melissa Jeter Mcgreevy
Family
June 17, 2018
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