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Patrolman George Rogers was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. He was familiar with the couple involved but as he began to approach the house the male subject began firing a rifle at the responding officers. Patrolman Rogers took cover behind his cruiser but was struck in the head by a piece of shrapnel when his cruiser was struck by a rifle round. The subject was apprehended, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to life. He was released from prison January 5th, 1994. The town of Canton named the downtown bridge over the Pigeon River after Patrolman Rogers
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Rogers gave the Canton Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Canton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rogers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Canton Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 6 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 1974, 162 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1974, 178 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 58. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. George had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
George was 58. 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. George had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 58. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 11.4% of these deaths in NC, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.3%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Canton Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 7.8% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
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