Thursday, April 4, 2019

SHP Identifies Suspect in Today's Johnston County Shooting

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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