Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers
Florence County Sheriff's Office, SC
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 9, 1997
Florence County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joey Rodgers was
shot and killed by a murder suspect after he had responded to a call that the suspect had been sighted. The suspect,
who had committed a double-homicide two days prior, shot and killed Deputy Joey Rodgers when he arrived on the scene.
The suspect then stole his cruiser and began to leave the scene but was stopped at the end of the road by Florence County
Sheriff's Office Lt. R. Propps and South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper N. Fotos. As the suspect jumped out of the
cruiser, FCSO Lt. Propps and SCHP Trooper Fotos opened fire, killing him. Both officers received awards for their heroism.
FCSO
Deputy Joey Rodgers was 25 years old. He had served with the Florence County Sheriff's Office for 4 years.
