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James Alvin Russell

Case from Andersonville, TN dated Oct 26, 2014

Victim Details

Name

James Alvin Russell

Gender

Male

City

Andersonville

State

TN

Date Of Death

2014-10-26

Age At Death

58

First Name

James

Last Name

Alvin Russell

Last Updated

07/18/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Andersonville, Tennessee, a Sunday afternoon was shattered by the sound of gunfire, leaving a family grieving and a neighborhood in search of answers. On October 26, 2014, 58-year-old James Alvin Russell, a male resident of nearby Sharps Chapel, was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 4:35 p.m. at a residence located at 1229 Sequoyah Road.

When deputies from the Anderson County Sheriff's Department arrived at the tranquil lakeside address, they discovered ...

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James Alvin Russell Obituary - Maynardville, TN | ObitTree™

http://www.wate.com/story/27019926/man-found-shot-to-death-in-anderson-county

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02/24/2024

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01/21/2024

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08/07/2023

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