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Master Corporal Sandy Rogers was shot and killed while responding to a call for a suspicious vehicle at Eustis Park at approximately 7:50 am.
Master Corporal Rogers arrived on the scene and radioed that she was approaching a blue vehicle. Another officer called for her one minute later and did not receive a response.
Master Corporal Rogers was transported to Aiken Regional Medical Center where she succumbed to her wounds.
The subject was linked to another shooting in Richmond County, Georgia, earlier in the day. He was apprehended in Batesville-Leesville several hours later. He was convicted of Corporal Rogers' murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Master Corporal Rogers had served with the Aiken Department of Public Safety for 27 years.
Survivors
She was survived by her father, life partner, sister, two brothers, nieces, and nephews.
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27 years. You could have gone home.
Master Corporal Rogers gave the Aiken Department of Public Safety 27 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the people of South Carolina. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Master Corporal Rogers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Aiken Department of Public Safety has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Sandra is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Sandra is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sandra is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2012, 1 officer at Aiken Department of Public Safety was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2012, 1 officer in SC was killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 2012, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2012, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Sandra was 49. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Aiken Department of Public Safety whose age is recorded, half were between 35.8 and 53.5; the middle age was 46.5. Sandra had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.
Sandra was 49. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Sandra had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
Sandra was 49. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Sandra had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Sandra was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Sandra had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 16.7% of these deaths at Aiken Department of Public Safety; November holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 33.3%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Saturdays: 17.3%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Aiken Department of Public Safety, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Her people
Aiken Department of Public Safety has 7 officers remembered here, Sandra among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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