Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Herrick gave the Burton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Burton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Herrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Russell Allen Herrick is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MI, 426 of 718 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.3% of this state's fallen. That is 5.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Burton Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Russell Allen Herrick's cause is highlighted.
How Russell Allen Herrick Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Russell Allen Herrick is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Russell Allen Herrick was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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