Cause of Death: Gunfire
End of Watch: March 12, 1989
Date of Incident: March 11, 1989
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 yr
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life (15 years)
Weapon Used: Handgun

Marshal Rogiers was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle for speeding just outside the city limits. During the stop he determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant from San Antonio. When he attempted to arrest the a struggle ensued. The suspect produced a handgun from his coat pocket and shot Marshal Rogiers in the head. Marshal Rogiers fell to the ground and was able to put out a distress call before being shot in the head a second time. He was transported to a local hospital where succumbed to his wounds the following day. The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life, which was 15 years.  The suspect eligibility for parole was year 2004.

Marshal Rogiers had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and son.