Patrolman Rufus H. Rodgers, Aiken Department of Public Safety, South Carolina

Patrolman Rufus H. Rodgers

Aiken Department of Public Safety, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, April 22, 1950

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Rufus H. Rodgers

Officer Rufus Rodgers was shot and killed with his own weapon after responding to a domestic dispute between a father and two sons.

A second officer was arresting one of the sons for possessing a knife and Officer Rodgers was about to arrest the father. The other son snuck up behind Officer Rodgers and grabbed his gun. As he turned around he and the suspect's father were shot several times. The father was also killed. The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested in the woods behind his house during a manhunt. The 26-year-old suspect was subsequently sentenced to life.

Officer Rodgers is survived by his wife, son, and five daughters.

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Age 65
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Rodgers,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Aiken. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)a

April 22, 2025