Death by Cop  2026

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Christopher Robin Rogers

Age : 61

Gender : Unknown

Race : White

Date : 03/06/2026

Location : 852 N Turkey Creek Road

City : Leicester

County : Buncombe

State : North Carolina

Agency : Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/06/2026, Buncombe County deputies responded to a residence on North Turkey Creek Road in Leicester while searching for Christopher Robin Rogers in connection with a homicide investigation and missing persons case. Authorities said Rogers barricaded himself inside the home, leading to a standoff with law enforcement. After negotiations, officials reported Rogers died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the residence. Investigators later confirmed the death was ruled a suicide. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wyff4.com/article/homicide-suspect-dead-standoff-north-carolina-missing/70684969