On a Monday evening in Cleveland, Tennessee, the life of 57-year-old Ricky Lynn Rogers was tragically cut short. On April 20, 2020, Rogers suffered a fatal gunshot wound in an act of selfless intervention. He had stepped in to protect another individual during a confrontation, a decision that would ultimately cost him his own life. The man responsible for the shooting was identified as Horace G. 'H.G.' Plemons, who at 81 years of age, was Rogers' landlord.
The incident unfolded when Plemons was reportedly involved in a dispute with another tenant. Rogers, witnessing the altercation, attempted to de-escalate the situation. It was during this heroic effort that Plemons discharged a firearm, striking Rogers. Emergency services were called to the scene, but Rogers succumbed to his injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, alongside the Cleveland Police Department, immediately launched a thorough investigation into the shooting.
Following the investigation, Horace G. Plemons was taken into custody and faced the legal consequences of his actions. He was subsequently charged with criminal homicide in connection with the death of Ricky Lynn Rogers. As the case proceeded through the justice system, Plemons was later indicted by a grand jury on a charge of second-degree murder. This marked a significant step in the legal proceedings, moving the case towards a trial where the events of that fateful day would be scrutinized. The community was left to grapple with the loss of a man who was remembered for his courage and his willingness to help others, a sentiment echoed by those who knew him.
