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April Russell

Death by Force
Case Description
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April Russell, a 35-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on June 5, 2017, in her Northeast Side apartment in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around noon when her ex-boyfriend, 37-year-old Adrian Hardeman, attempted to reconcile with her. When she rebuffed his advances, Hardeman broke into her apartment and shot her in the back. April's 15-year-old daughter, Alyla, and 8-year-old son, Jordan, witnessed the shooting. Alyla held her mother in her arms and tried to stop t ...Read More
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  • San Antonio Express-News: San Antonio man fatally shot by DPS hours after being accused of killing his ex
  • News Radio 1200 WOAI: Woman Shot in NE Side Apartment | News Radio 1200 WOAI
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    Victim Details

    April Russell

    Female

    Black / African American

    San-antonio

    TX

    2017-06-05

    35

    April

    Russell

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact this traumatic event will have on Alyla and Jordan? I... ...Read More
    05/18/2024
    I’ve been following the tragic story of April Russell, and my heart goes out to her family, especi... ...Read More
    01/21/2023
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