Patrolman Russell Allen Herrick

Patrolman Russell Allen Herrick | Burton Police Department, Michigan
Burton Police Department, Michigan
Patrolman Russell Allen Herrick

Burton Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, May 8, 1980

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Russell Allen Herrick

Patrolman Russell Herrick was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a holdup alarm at a store on Davison Road.

As the officers approached the front of the store Patrolman Herrick was struck in the back by a shot from a high-powered rifle. His partner was shot in both arms but survived.

Two suspects were arrested and charged with first-degree murder and assault with intent to murder. They were convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Herrick had served with the Burton Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Sentenced to life

alarm, robbery

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I was on duty that tragic night. When the call came out my partner and myself responded to there location to help. I will never forget what happened and have prayed to God everyday for Russ’s family and him. It has been a lifetime since that night and I’m old and retired from the Federal Government. I finally felt it necessary to write this. God bless you and your family. My heart brakes for the two officers. Russ has been in God’s hands for a long time now…RIP for eternity.

Kevin-Federal Officer
Retired Federal Officer

October 12, 2022

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