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Michael Boggs-Rogers

Case from Asheville, NC dated Jul 29, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Boggs-Rogers

Male

White / Caucasian

Asheville

NC

2016-07-29

21

Michael

Boggs-Rogers

07/18/2026

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Michael Boggs-Rogers, a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter from Asheville, NC, tragically took his own life on July 29, 2016. He was working at Ingles, a local grocery store, when he shot himself. Boggs-Rogers was also an employee at the Enka-Candler Fire and Rescue, where he was working towards a full-time position. He had recently completed an EMT course and was taking firefighter courses at various locations. His colleagues and family described him as a kind, gentle young man who always put ot ...
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