U.S. Army · United States 
Russell Allen Herrick
1980
Russell Allen Herrick served the U.S. Army for 1 year. Russell served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1973 – 1974
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Burton Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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