Officer Rogers suffered a massive heart attack and passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 after breaking up a fight between two juveniles in front of Irma Marsh Middle School. After separating the two juveniles, Officer Rogers attempted to place one of the suspects into custody but the juvenile remained combative. He was able to handcuff the juvenile as the agency's chief responded to the scene. Officer Rogers returned to his patrol car to obtain his citation book. When Officer Rogers failed to return to the building, the chief went outside and found him leaning against his patrol car having trouble breathing. Rogers then collapsed and was air lifted to a local hospital and was pronounced dead 30 minutes later.

Officer Rogers began his law enforcement career as a reserve officer at the Westworth Village Police Department in 1997.  He became a full-time officer in September 1998.  Officer Rogers left the Westworth Police Department to work for the Castleberry ISD Police Department in August 2004. He had discovered a whole new outlook on police work and a joy in working with the children and staff at the school district. Officer Rogers had an unconditional love of life and family.

Officer Rogers worked primarily at the Irma Marsh Middle School campus. The district is supporting both students and staff with grief counseling services.

Officer Rogers had served with the Castleberry ISD Police Department for 2 years, and had previously served with the Westworth Police Department as an auxiliary officer and full time officer for 7 years. He is survived by his wife Susan, son, and four grandchildren.