Russell Richard Bell served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 8 years. Russell served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Deputy Russell Bell was shot and killed with his own service weapon while transporting a mental patient to a hospital. The suspect was shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody.
The suspect pled guilty to murder, but mentally ill, and was sentenced to prison. He was paroled during the summer of 2006.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bell gave the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Beaufort community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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