Detective Sergeant William J. Russell
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, June 12, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 85

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, June 12, 1909
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Detective Sergeant William Russell was shot and killed, and another officer was wounded, by a man they followed into a saloon that they believed was carrying concealed weapons. The suspect produced two pistols and fired on the officers as they approached him. Sergeant Russell was killed instantly. The other officer returned fire critically wounded the suspect as he ran out the door. Officers working to maintain order in a union hall nearby heard the shots; rushed to the scene; and found the suspect, unconscious, a few yards from the saloon.

Sergeant Russell was survived by his wife, father, two brothers, and one sister.