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Carnell Russ

Case from Star City, AR dated May 31, 1971

Victim Details

Carnell Russ

Male

Black / African American

Star City

AR

1971-05-31

24

Carnell

Russ

07/10/2026

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On Memorial Day, May 31, 1971, Carnell Russ, a 24-year-old Black / African American man, was driving his family home to Monticello, Arkansas, after visiting relatives. In the car with him were his wife, Clementine, six of their nine children, and a cousin. As they passed through Yorktown in Lincoln County, they were pulled over by State Trooper Jerry Green for allegedly speeding. After a brief exchange, Trooper Green instructed Russ to follow him to the Star City jail to post a $23 bond.

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  • Killing of Carnell Russ - Wikipedia
  • List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States - Wikipedia
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