Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Wednesday, June 5, 1991
Add to My HeroesRussell A. Bagshaw
Trooper Russell Bagshaw was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a sporting goods store just west of the intersection of Route 6 and Route 203 in Windham at 3:00 a.m.
Two subjects were transporting guns from the store into their vehicle when one of the men noticed Trooper Bagshaw approaching in his patrol vehicle. One of the men waited at the corner of the building with a loaded 9 mm Semi-automatic handgun. When Trooper Bagshaw reached the driveway of the store, one of the subjects began firing at the patrol vehicle, striking Trooper Bagshaw in the chest. He was found with the engine still running and the patrol car in gear.
Two brothers were charged in the shooting. The brother who shot Trooper Bagshaw was sentenced to death. In 2000, his sentence was commuted to life. The other brother was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole; however, in 2025, he had a parole hearing but was denied. He could be up for discretionary parole in 2032.
Trooper Bagshaw had served with the Connecticut State Police for 4.5 years. He is survived by his wife, father, twin brother, and older brother.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years, 6 months
- Badge 534
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 69 ReflectionsI am honored to have sent a "No parole" letter, so your cowardly killer remains locked up
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