Spokane Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Thursday, April 22, 1886
Add to My HeroesRobert J. Rusk
Officer Rusk was shot and killed by two Indians who were seeking revenge against him.
He had recently prevented a jailbreak by the two men. Officer Rusk had gone prospecting and was attacked by the two at his campsite. The two suspects were apprehended by a posse, convicted of his murder, and sent to prison.
Officer Rusk was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted
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