Officer down

[David]

Rebecca,

You usually have the full story on an officer being killed, but I couldn't wait on this tragity.

This is too sad...

We just had an Atlanta Police Officer killed while working and accident on one of the highways that cut Atlanta into sections.

He was off the right-of-way along with the 2 vehicles involved in the wreck.

A man in a van hit him, in the emergency lane, dragging him over 100 feet before he came loose and rolled to a stop. The driver then fled the scene, trying to get away.

One of the individuals involved in the initial accident climbed into his vehicle, ran him down and trapped him on the highway unil authorities could arrive. He was a hero.

I heard this while driving home from the Police Academy, after class, and didn't get the particulars. They will be forthcoming later today I'm sure.

The young officer was a Police Academy graduate of 1 month...

Something like this just's cuts you through the heart. Such a tragic waste.

This is Atlanta's 3rd or 4th Officer down this year. A 1 month old child (figuratively speaking as far as cutting his teeth on Policing), Lord only knows what type of seasoned officer he may have become.

We'll never know. Each and everyone of us has a date with eternity...I only hope he was ready for his change to another Department.

Rest in Peace Little Brother,
Such a short time as a rookie down here. But, not to worry, you will have all the time in the world at your next assignment to do the job you wanted to do.

Rest in Peace,
Your transfer has been approved.

[Rebecca]

David... his death has not yet been reported to the site I get my info from... but as soon as it does, I will be sure to post it.

I'm very sorry to hear this news. Atlanta and Orlando have both been through so much this year... even though all agencies world wide suffers when a brother or sister is lost.

My prayers will be said for this young man's family and friends... and also, for all of you in Atlanta.

God Bless You.

[Rebecca]

His death has been posted...

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*Police Officer Allen Brad Rogers
Atlanta Police Department, GA

Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
End of Watch: July 24, 2000
Date of Incident: July 24, 2000
Time of Incident: 1915 hours
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 mo
Suspect Info: Charged with vehicular homicide
Weapon Used: Automobile

Officer Rogers was struck and killed by a van while he investigated an earlier accident in the emergency lane of the Downtown Connector. The driver of the van immediately fled the scene after striking Officer Rogers, dragging him more than 100 feet. One of the drivers involved in the earlier accident chased the van down and blocked its path before other officers arrived and arrested the suspect, who was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and hit-and-run.

Officer Rogers had graduated from the academy only one month prior to being killed in the line of duty. He is survived by his mother and two brothers.

*as reported by the ODMP.

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Here's is the link to his personal page at the memorial, David. Maybe you would like to add a reflection in his memory...
http://www.odmp.org/cgi-bin/officer.pl?id=001071

Rest in peace, Officer Rogers.

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