Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, April 17, 1990
Add to My HeroesRussell Richard Bell
Deputy Russell Bell was shot and killed with his own service weapon while transporting a mental patient to a hospital. The suspect was shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody.
The suspect pled guilty to murder, but mentally ill, and was sentenced to prison. He was paroled during the summer of 2006.
Deputy Bell had been employed with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department for six years, and is survived by his three grown children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 6 years
- Badge C4
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Paroled in 2006
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace my friend. It seems like only yesterday we watched Monday night football over at Howard's house weekly during the season. He now to has left this heavenly earth and I feel sure you greeted him years ago and are still discussing our days of camaraderie.
Truly missed, Claude
Claude Dinkins
Friend
January 19, 2021
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