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Name: Bruce M. Russell
Spouse: Linda K. Olson Russell
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DECEASED 1982,
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Class of

1972 Attended from through

Graduated Here?

Yes   

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College Attended:

Michigan State University
     
Birthdate: March 25, 1954   
Date of Death: May 16, 1982  
       

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Notes:

United States, Officer Down Memorials, 1791-2009, Roseville, Minnesota Police Department: On May 16, 1982 Officer Russell was shot and killed following a foot vehicle chase. The suspect 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 (suspect later died in prison).

Officer Russell had been with the agency for one year and was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter. Tribute by his wife's brother at: http://www.mnlema.org/fallen_insert.php?officer_id=58

Buried Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. Headstone photo at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=86217039

In 2003 Bruce's father Darold Russell completed police training in remembrance of his only son and is an officer in Winter Haven, Florida.
 
Last Updated: 04-21-2012 Alumni ID: 16343
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