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Richard H. Rogers
- Mar. 29, 1970 -
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(19863)
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Resided: |
GA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 29, 1970 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Georgia Dept. of Corrections
7 MLK Jr Drive South West Atlanta, GA
30334 USA (478)992-5247 |
County: | Fulton |
Dept. Type: | State/Corrections |
Hero's Rank: | Correctional Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
6 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
GA
USA
Sun. Mar. 29, 1970
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Summary: |
Correctional Officer Richard Rogers and Assistant Director Donald Smith were shot and killed inside of the Parker Elementary School in Sumner, Georgia, while attempting to apprehend an escapee from the George State Prison in Reidsville.
The prison trusty had escaped four days earlier while working inside of the assistant warden's home. He was able to gain control of a handgun inside of the home and then took the assistant warden's wife hostage before stealing several more firearms. He forced the hostage to drive him over 100 miles before letting her go. She immediately alerted local authorities who immediately started a massive search for the man.
Officers from the Georgia State Prison were also sent to Sumner to lead the search. Assistant Director Smith and Officer Rogers were part of a group of four officers who located fresh tracks near the elementary school and found it unlocked. As they began to search the school the escapee suddenly emerged from the principal's office and opened fire with a shotgun, killing Assistant Director Smith and Officer Rogers. One of the other two officers was wounded as they retreated and called for assistance.
The inmate then barricaded himself inside of the school's auditorium. He was shot and killed when he opened fire on approaching officers.
Officer Rogers had served with the Georgia State Prison for six years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents. His father was the superintendent of a state prison farm on which Officer Roger was born and raised.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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