United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Lorenzo Lamar Rodgers
1990
Lorenzo L. Rodgers served the U.S. Army. Lorenzo served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Lorenzo Rodgers was shot and killed when he attempted to take action during an armed robbery while off duty.
He was standing in front of a laundromat, at Des Peres Avenue and Washington Boulevard, when a man approached and produced a handgun. Officer Rodgers drew his service revolver and exchanged shots with the man. Both men were struck and Officer Rodgers succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later and charged with murder. He was convicted of murder and paroled in June 2010.
Officer Rodgers was assigned to the 8th District and had been with the agency for only 14 months.
He was standing in front of a laundromat, at Des Peres Avenue and Washington Boulevard, when a man approached and produced a handgun. Officer Rodgers drew his service revolver and exchanged shots with the man. Both men were struck and Officer Rodgers succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later and charged with murder. He was convicted of murder and paroled in June 2010.
Officer Rodgers was assigned to the 8th District and had been with the agency for only 14 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his grandmother.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Police Officer
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