SCOTT RUSSELL

Officer Rank: Private
Memorial Panel: 61-E: 26
Department: Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch: June 23, 1913
Cause: SHOT
Age: 25
Years of Service: 8
Description: Private Russell and El Paso Deputy William Garlick were attacked and beaten with an axe when they went to a residence to serve a warrant. The suspect was not at home; however, the suspect's family attacked both lawmen. One of the family member's pulled a gun and fatally shot Private Russell and Deputy Garlick.
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