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Russell Lowell Duncan

Case from Apache-junction, AZ dated Nov 09, 1983

Victim Details

Russell Lowell Duncan

Male

White / Caucasian

Apache-junction

AZ

1983-11-09

28

Russell

Lowell Duncan

07/04/2026

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In the autumn of 1983, a dedicated police officer's life was tragically cut short during a routine training exercise. Russell Lowell Duncan, a 28-year-old White/Caucasian male, was serving with the Apache Junction Police Department in Arizona. He had been with the department for about five months, having previously served with the Michigan State Police for over five years.

On November 9, 1983, Officer Duncan was participating in a felony stop and arrest training scenario at Central Arizon ...
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