Charles Russell

Death by Force

Officer Charles J. Russell of the Indianapolis Police Department was tragically killed on September 30, 1906. The incident occurred near 24th Street and Indianapolis Avenue when Officer Russell and his colleague, Officer Edward Petticord, stopped two men for questioning. During this encounter, both officers were shot. Officer Russell succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to a local hospital, while Officer Petticord died two days later.

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Officer Charles J. Russell, Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

Charles Joshua Russell (1871-1906) - Find a Grave Memorial

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