Raleigh
Apr 4, 2019
Authorities have identified Darius Jayquan Rogers, 20, of Clayton as the suspect in today’s shooting involving a state trooper. Mr. Rogers was transported to Wake Medical Center as a result of the incident where he is listed in serious condition.
Sgt. J. M. Dorsey, a 15-year veteran stationed in Troop C, District 2 (Wayne County) attempted to stop Mr. Rogers for speeding. Dorsey has been placed on administrative duty pending an internal investigation which is agency protocol in any trooper-involved shooting.
Further inquiries into this incident should be forwarded to the SBI due to their ongoing separate investigation.
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