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Sergeant James Russell Ward, a 38-year-old officer with the Montgomery Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on October 3, 1994. He was fatally shot while engaged in a pursuit of two robbery suspects in Montgomery, Alabama.
During the chase, Sergeant Ward was shot, resulting in his death. The incident was a tragic loss for the community and the police department, as Ward had dedicated his life to protecting the citizens of Montgomery.
Both suspects involved in th ...Read More
During the chase, Sergeant Ward was shot, resulting in his death. The incident was a tragic loss for the community and the police department, as Ward had dedicated his life to protecting the citizens of Montgomery.
Both suspects involved in th ...Read More
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James Russell Ward
Male
White / Caucasian
Montgomery
AL
1994-10-03
38
James
Russell Ward
Yes
11/28/2025






