MURDER
CASE #: 1982-14
Scott Michael Rodgers
Status:
Open
Date of Offense:
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Offense Location:
Killeen, Texas
Summary:
On April 9, 1982, security officer Scott Michael Rodgers was fatally shot while responding to a burglary at 209 East Avenue C in Killeen. He was found in the 400 block of North 8th Street with a gunshot wound and later died at Darnall Army Hospital. His service weapon was missing. Witnesses reported seeing a white male suspect fleeing the area. A person of interest, Lanny Morris, was identified but not located. The case remains under investigation.
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In the early morning hours of April 9, 1982, R&D Security Agent Scott Michael Rodgers responded to a burglary alarm at Solid Gold Men’s Wear #2, located at 209 East Avenue C, Killeen, Texas. Upon arrival, Rodgers observed signs of forced entry and may have encountered a suspect inside or nearby. He gave chase on foot, pursuing the suspect westbound through the area. The pursuit ended in the 400 block of North 8th Street, where Rodgers was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound to the face/neck. His issued .38 caliber Taurus revolver was missing, and witnesses reported seeing a white male suspect fleeing the scene. Rodgers was transported to Darnall Army Hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Blood trails and physical evidence connected the scene of the burglary to where Rodgers collapsed. The incident is believed to have occurred during Rodgers’ attempt to apprehend a burglary suspect, resulting in his being shot at close range.
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Timeline of Events
Witnesses report seeing a white male with blond hair and a red/white jacket fleeing the area. Blood trails are observed leading from the store to where Rodgers collapsed.
Officer Diane Veal arrives in the 300 block of E. Avenue C and sees Rodgers lying in the street near 315 E. Avenue C.
Rodgers, an on-duty security guard, responds to the alarm and is observed on scene by officers and witnesses.
A burglary alarm is reported at Solid Gold Men’s Wear #2, 209 E. Avenue C, Killeen.
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