Russell Lowell Duncan was 28 and an officer with the Apache Junction Police Department when he was killed during a training exercise on November 9, 1983. He had served with the Michigan State Police for more than five years before joining Apache Junction and was about five months into his new position. Duncan was acting as a suspect in a felony stop and arrest drill at Central Arizona College in Coolidge when another officer’s duty weapon, not properly cleared of ammunition, discharged a live round that proved fatal.

The shooting was ruled an accidental death. No arrests or criminal suspects were identified. Duncan was survived by his wife and three daughters. Does anyone remember this training program or have information about safety practices at Central Arizona College in 1983?