Captain John B. Russell
Colorado Department of Corrections
Colorado
End of Watch: Thursday, June 19, 1913

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 19, 1913
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

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.