Chief of Police Marion Boyd Rogers, Rowland Police Department, North Carolina

Chief of Police Marion Boyd Rogers

Rowland Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, December 26, 1925

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Marion Boyd Rogers

Chief Marion Rogers was shot and killed by two assailants.

Both assailants were apprehended and convicted of his murder. One of the men was executed in the electric chair on March 11, 1926. The second killer's death sentence was commuted.

Chief Rogers was survived by his wife.

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Age 32
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1926

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Chief Rogers,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rowland.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 26, 2025