Detective Harold Lee “Sonny” Rogers
End of Watch: Sat, Jun 16th, 1984
Date of Incident: Sat, Jun 16th, 1984
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 21 years
Age: 46
Survivors
His wife, sons, daughter and grandchildren
Incident
Detective Rogers was shot and killed at a bar during a disturbance. Detective Rogers, who was off-duty playing in a band, pulled out his weapon ordering everyone to get down in response to a suspect who was brandishing a weapon and threatening the patrons. Shots were exchanged and Detective Rogers was killed instantly by one shot to the head.
The suspect, a six -time felon, was sentenced to 90 years in prison where he died in 2006.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
1211 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
(812) 238-1661
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