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Peter “Pete” M. Russell

United States · Aged 43 · Died 11/20/2020
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Deadly force

Deputies and officers were trying to serve a federal warrant for narcotics dealing. Peter Russell reportedly sped off in a car, before hitting a deputy's car, and then a telephone pole. Police removed a female passenger. Russell allegedly first waved a machete before picking up a gun and firing several shots. Officers shot and killed him.

Alleged responsible partyEvansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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