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Detective Harold Rogers was shot and killed during a disturbance at the Wagon Wheel Night Club at 3rd and Walnut streets. Detective Rogers was off duty playing in a band when the suspect brandished a handgun and threatened patrons. Pulling out his own weapon, Detective Rogers instructed everyone to get down and shots were exchanged. Detective Rogers was shot once in the head and killed instantly. The suspect, a six-time convicted felon, was sentenced to 90 years in prison. Detective Rogers had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for 21 years.
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He was survived by his wife, sons, daughter and grandchildren.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Rogers gave the Terre Haute Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Terre Haute community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Rogers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Terre Haute Police Department has lost 14 officers; 12 of them killed feloniously.
Harold is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Harold is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harold 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 1984, 1 officer at Terre Haute Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 11 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 2.
In 1984, 3 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harold was 46. Of the 12 killed feloniously at Terre Haute Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36.3 and 46.3; the middle age was 43.5. Harold had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Harold was 46. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Harold was 46. 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. Harold had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harold was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.3% of these deaths at Terre Haute Police Department; January holds the most, 25%. Saturdays: 8.3%.
June holds 8.7% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Saturdays: 15.5%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 14 deaths at Terre Haute Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Terre Haute Police Department has 14 officers remembered here, Harold among them.
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William E. Dwyer
Apr 2, 1908
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Matthew A. Dorley
Jan 23, 1919
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Herbert Long
Feb 9, 1922
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Stephen Kendall
Jan 23, 1924
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Harry Borum
Nov 23, 1924
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Herman F. Harms
Jan 25, 1925
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Walter Lanfair
Aug 3, 1934
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Wayne E. Jones
Jun 25, 1951
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Clarence D. Thompson
Mar 8, 1964
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James William Utz
Sep 15, 1981
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Harold Lee Rogers
Jun 16, 1984
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Brent Daniel Long
Jul 11, 2011
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Robert Shawn Pitts
May 4, 2018
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Gregory Joseph Ferency
Jul 7, 2021
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