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Russell Shack

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of December 3, 2021, a heated argument shattered the quiet of a Gallup, New Mexico neighborhood. The dispute, which took place near the 1400 block of Elva Drive, was between 50-year-old Russell Shack and a woman identified as 27-year-old Amber Yazzie. At approximately 10:09 a.m., the verbal confrontation escalated tragically when Yazzie allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Shack.

First responders arrived to find Russell Shack suffering from gunshot wounds. He ...Read More
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  • Gallup police search for woman suspected of shooting, killing man
  • Gallup Sun: Person of interest arrested in shooting near Elva Drive
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    Victim Details

    Russell Shack

    Male

    Gallup

    NM

    2021-12-03

    50

    Russell

    Shack

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following this case closely, and something that's been gnawing at me is the impact this ... ...Read More
    01/02/2025
    Has anyone else been following the details surrounding Amber Yazzie's arrest? I can't shake the thou... ...Read More
    05/04/2023
    Hi everyone, I've been following the tragic case of Russell Shack, and there’s something that's be... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
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