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James Russell

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Russell, aged 58, was found shot to death on December 27, 2020, in the Taylor Berry neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) responded to a call around 8 p.m. and discovered Russell's body at a home on Lindbergh Drive. The LMPD Homicide Unit took charge of the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Following the investigation, authorities arrested Fredrick R. Rodgers, an 18-year-old, in connection with the murder. ...Read More
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  • WDRB: Coroner's office identifies 58-year-old Louisville man shot and killed in Taylor Berry neighborhood
  • WLKY: Officials identify 58-year-old man who was fatally shot in Taylor Berry neighborhood
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    Victim Details

    James Russell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Louisville

    KY

    2020-12-27

    58

    James

    Russell

    11/17/2025

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