ROGER A.

August 1st, 2012 by ck

APPOINTED: JULY 20, 1981

DECEASED: MAY 11, 1987

On May 11, 1987, Officer Roger Sterling died in the line of duty from massive injuries that he received in a squad accident. Officer Sterling and his partner were involved in a high-speed car chase. As their squad proceeded through an intersection, they collided with another squad car. The two squad cars burst into flames with Officer Sterling trapped inside. Numerous officers responded but could not remove him from the damaged squad. The officers were even attempting to kick out the front windshield to remove him but the fire grew to be too intense.

 
 
 

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