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Michael D. Russell, a 30-year-old police officer with the New York City Police Department, tragically lost his life on August 2, 1979. On that fateful day, Officer Russell was off-duty and participating in a community softball game in East New York. The game, which involved police officers and local shop owners, was abruptly interrupted when a group of men trespassed onto the field. One of the men, armed with a revolver, opened fire after being asked to leave by a civilian. Officer Russell, alon ...Read More
Victim Details

Michael D. Russell

Male

White / Caucasian

New-york

NY

1979-08-02

30

Michael

Russell

11/19/2025