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Police Officer John Russell | Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky
Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky

Police Officer

John Russell

Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Saturday, April 25, 1896

Biographical Info

Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 25, 1896
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Police Officer John Russell was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for being drunk and disruptive in front of the Mercer National Bank at 134 South Main Street.

When told he was under arrest, the suspect went for his gun. As Officer Russell tried to subdue him, the suspect shot him. The police chief, who was rushing to assist, barely escaped being shot as he felled the suspect with his cane.

The man was taken into custody and charged with Officer Russell's murder.