Police Officer Russell D. Mestdagh, Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Russell D. Mestdagh

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Thursday, January 2, 1975

Russell D. Mestdagh

Officer Russell Mestdagh was shot and killed during a robbery at a drug store. He was shot in the chest as he confronted the suspect inside the store.

The suspect was apprehended, served his sentence, and has since been released.

Officer Mestdagh had served with the agency for 3 years and had served with the United States Army. He was survived by his son.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Released from prison

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Mestdagh,
On today the 42nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 2, 2017