Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Rogers was shot and killed as he and another officers investigated a vehicle following a series of robberies in the area of Paw Creek. They observed a vehicle on a side road at 0300 hours and went to investigate. As it turned around they called out to the vehicle to stop but were met with gunfire. Officer Rogers was shot and fatally wounded. The suspect was killed in return gunfire. Officer Rogers had been with the agency for six years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Rogers gave the Mecklenburg County Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Rogers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer William Rogers is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
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. William Rogers's cause is highlighted.
How William Rogers Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Rogers is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Rogers was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Mecklenburg County Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
