Aiken Department of Public Safety, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, January 28, 2012
Add to My HeroesSandra Elizabeth "Sandy" Rogers
Master Corporal Sandy Rogers was shot and killed while responding to a call for a suspicious vehicle at Eustis Park at approximately 7:50 am. Master Corporal Rogers arrived on scene and radioed that she was approaching a blue vehicle. Another officer called for her one minute later and did not receive a response.
Master Corporal Rogers was transported to Aiken Regional Medical Centers where she succumbed to her wounds.
The subject was linked to another shooting in Richmond County, Georgia, earlier in the day. He was apprehended in Batesville-Leesville several hours later. He was convicted of Corporal Rogers' murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Master Corporal Rogers was a 27 year veteran of the Aiken Department of Public Safety and a lifelong resident of Aiken County.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 27 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 349 ReflectionsM/Cpl Rogers,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Aiken. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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