Sheriff Joseph Rogers, McLeod County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota

Sheriff Joseph Rogers

McLeod County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, June 26, 1896

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Joseph Rogers

Sheriff Joseph Rogers was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest two men they encountered on a road near Glencoe Township. When Sheriff Rogers told the men he was going to arrest them one of them fired at the Sheriff. After Sheriff Rogers returned fire the men again fired, striking Sheriff Rogers in the chest. The deputy went to get help and Sheriff Rogers was shot several more times.

The suspects were apprehended by a posse in a swamp the next day and were lynched.

Sheriff Rogers had been marshal of Glencoe for 7 years before being elected Sheriff in 1894. He was survived by his mother, father, and sister; he is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Glencoe, Mcleod County, Minnesota.

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Age 41
Tour 9 years
Badge 1

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Lynched

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Sheriff Rogers,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McLeod County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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June 26, 2021