Bruce M. Russell was 28 when he was killed in Roseville, Minnesota, on Sunday, May 16, 1982. A White / Caucasian officer with the Roseville Police Department, he had been on the force for about a year. He was involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended when the suspect’s car crashed.

After Officer Russell exited his patrol car, the suspect opened fire and fatally wounded him. Officer Russell managed to return fire and wound the assailant before dying of his injuries. The suspect was taken into custody, was later convicted, and died in prison while serving his sentence. Officer Russell was survived by his wife and a 2-year-old daughter.

Is there anyone who remembers Officer Russell or has information about his life and service?