Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/19/1913
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Captain Russell was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an escaped prisoner on the outskirts of La Veta, Colorado.
The suspect was located in a cabin near the town. As Captain Russell approached the cabin the suspect opened fire. During the ensuing shootout both Captain Russell and the suspect were shot and killed
Captain Russell was survived by his wife.
