Armand J. Roussel served in the U.S. Navy. Armand served during the years of World War II.
Acting Chief Roussel succumbed to injuries received twelve days earlier while negotiating with a hostage taker. A parolee had taken a passerby hostage and demanded to speak with the chief of police. Acting Chief Roussel, who was unarmed, began talking to the suspect when the man suddenly sprang up and shot him three times at point blank range. Two shots struck him in the chest and a third struck him near his spine. Other officers on the scene returned fire, killing the suspect.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Acting Chief Roussel served with the Nashua Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Nashua community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Acting Chief Roussel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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