Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Biggers was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Monroe Road after escorting a school bus to school. The driver of the vehicle was never identified.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Biggers served with the Mecklenburg County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Biggers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Rufus L. Biggers 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Mecklenburg County Police Department, 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Rufus L. Biggers's cause is highlighted.
How Rufus L. Biggers Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Rufus L. Biggers is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Rufus L. Biggers was killed by automobile.
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