Laurens County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, July 14, 2011
Add to My HeroesRoger Dale Rice, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Roger Rice was shot and killed as he and other deputies searched for a 38-year-old murder suspect at approximately 11:55 pm.
Officers from the Fountain Inn Police Department had requested assistance from the sheriff's office to locate the man, who had just murdered his girlfriend. Deputies and officers located the man near his home on Barrel Stave Road in Clinton. As they attempted to take him into custody, he opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Rice. Other officers on the scene returned fire and wounded the subject before taking him into custody.
The man was subsequently sentenced to two life terms in prison. He died from a heart attack in prison January 15, 2018.
Deputy Rice had served with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office for 18 months. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 1 year, 7 months
- Badge 243
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 13, 2011
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 249 ReflectionsJohn 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.
A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen
September 20, 2018
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