Policeman John Russell
Harrodsburg Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, April 25, 1896

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 25, 1896
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Policeman John Russell was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for being drunk and disruptive on Main Street in front of the Mercer National Bank.

When told he was under arrest, the suspect went for his gun. As Policeman Russell tried to subdue him, the suspect shot him. The police chief, who was rushing to assist, barely escaped being shot as he felled the suspect with his cane. He was taken into custody and charged with Policeman Russell's murder.