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Christopher Wayne Russell

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Aug 04, 2002

Victim Details

Christopher Wayne Russell

Male

White / Caucasian

New-orleans

LA

2002-08-04

35

Christopher

Wayne Russell

07/17/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 4, 2002, New Orleans Police Officer Christopher Wayne Russell, a 35-year-old male, was tragically killed in the line of duty. While responding to an armed robbery in progress at a bar on North Roman Street, he was ambushed by gunfire. The assailants opened fire on his patrol car as he arrived at the scene, striking him in the head before he and his partner could even exit the vehicle. Russell was rushed to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his woun ...
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