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Resided:
MI, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 08, 1980
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Burton Police Dept.
MI
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
2 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MI
USA
Thu. May. 08, 1980
Summary:
Patrolman Russell Herrick was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a holdup alarm at a store on Davison Road. As the officers approached the front of the store Patrolman Herrick was struck in the back by a shot from a high-powered rifle. His partner was shot in both arms but survived. Two suspects were arrested and charged with first degree murder and assault with intent to murder. Both men were sentenced to life.
Patrolman Herrick had served with the Burton Police Department for 2 years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
