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Patrolman Rogan was shot and killed near Yorke Street and Green Street by a man who mistook him as a robber. Patrolman Rogan was assigned to the watch the area after a recent series of robberies and was approaching a woman when her husband mistook him for a robber and opened fire. Patrolman Rogan was taken to Emergency Hospital where he died a short time later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rogan served with the Burlington City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Burlington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rogan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Burlington City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Thomas is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1914, 2 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 10.2% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Saturdays: 10.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Burlington City Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Burlington City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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