Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Joseph Rodgers was shot and killed by a murder suspect after he had responded to a call that the suspect had been sighted. The suspect, who had committed a double-murder two days prior, shot and killed Deputy Rodgers when he arrived on the scene. The suspect then stole his cruiser and began to leave the scene but was stopped at the end of the road by another deputy and a state trooper. As the suspect jumped out of the cruiser, the two officers opened fire, killing him. Both officers received awards for their heroism. Deputy Rodgers had served with the agency for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and brother.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Rodgers gave the Florence County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Effingham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Rodgers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Joseph C. Rodgers is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In SC, 272 of 441 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.7% of this state's fallen. That is 61.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Florence County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph C. Rodgers's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph C. Rodgers Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph C. Rodgers is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph C. Rodgers was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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