Harrodsburg City Police Department

Serving Harrodsburg City for over 100 years

Policeman John Russell

	Policeman John Russell was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for being drunk and disruptive on Main Street in front of the Mercer National Bank. When told he was under arrest, the suspect went for his gun. As Policeman Russell tried to subdue him, the suspect shot him. The police chief, who was rushing to assist, barely escaped being shot as he felled the suspect with his cane. He was taken into custody and charged with Policeman Russell's murder.

Incident Details: Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, April 25, 1896 Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber Suspect Info: Apprehended

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