Trooper Russell A. Bagshaw
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 5, 1991

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 534

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 5, 1991
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Trooper Bagshaw was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a sporting goods store. He was conducting a security check when he was shot while still inside of his patrol car. He died of a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Two brothers were charged in the shooting. The brother who shot Trooper Bagshaw was sentenced to death. The other brother was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Trooper Bagshaw had served with the agency for 4.5 years. He is survived by his wife, father, twin brother, and older brother.