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Russell Clinton Pettie

Case from Arlington, VA dated Jan 20, 1954

Victim Details

Russell Clinton Pettie

Male

White / Caucasian

Arlington

VA

1954-01-20

30

Russell

Clinton Pettie

07/11/2026

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In the winter of 1954, a tragedy unfolded in Arlington, Virginia, forever marking a dark day for the local law enforcement community. Russell Clinton Pettie, a 30-year-old white male and a dedicated detective with the Arlington County Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on January 20th. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, Pettie had served his community as a police officer for seven years, a role he fulfilled with commitment and bravery.

The fatal incident occurred when ...
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