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Russell Rusty Parker

Death by Force
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On January 18, 2018, 13-year-old Russell "Rusty" Parker was tragically shot and killed in Piedmont, Alabama. The incident occurred at his home on County Road 53, where authorities received reports of a shooting at around 6:30 p.m. When law enforcement and emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found Parker with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter at a nearby hospital.

According to investigators, the shooting appeared to be acc ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Russell Rusty Parker

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Piedmont

    AL

    2018-01-18

    13

    Russell

    Rusty Parker

    11/21/2025

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