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Officer Bruce Russell was shot and killed following a vehicle chase. The suspect's vehicle crashed, and as Officer Russell exited his cruiser, the man opened fire on him, striking him in between the panels of his vest. He was able to return fire and wound the suspect, who was later apprehended. Officer Russell had been with the Roseville Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Russell gave the Roseville Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Roseville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Russell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Roseville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Bruce is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Bruce is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bruce is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1982, 3 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1982, 122 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1982, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bruce was 28. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Bruce had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Bruce was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Bruce had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bruce was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bruce had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 8.7% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Sundays: 12.7%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Roseville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Roseville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Bruce among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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