Sheriff James B. Rogers, Freestone County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Sheriff James B. Rogers

Freestone County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, April 3, 1872

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James B. Rogers

Sheriff James Rogers was shot and killed by horse thieves whom he had arrested several months earlier.

Sheriff Rogers was summoned to a stable. When he and another sheriff arrived, Sheriff Rogers was shot and killed. The other sheriff was able to return fire, killing one suspect. The second suspect was captured a short time later and executed.

Sheriff Rogers had been with the Freestone County Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, March 30, 1872
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

ambush, larceny, retaliation

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Sheriff Rogers,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Freestone County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 3, 2022