GEORGE ROGERS
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 6-W: 18
Department: Canton, North Carolina, P.D.
End of Watch: May 21, 1974
Cause: SHOT
Age: 58
Years of Service: 21
Description: Patrolman Rogers was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. As he began to approach the house the male suspect began firing a rifle at the responding officers. Patrolman Rogers took cover behind his cruiser but was struck in the head by a piece of shrapnel when his cruiser was struck by a rifle round.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
