Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Tuesday, January 8, 2002
Add to My HeroesJeffrey Cole Russell
Officer Jeffrey Russell was killed in an automobile accident on I-40 while returning to the station.
His patrol car struck the back of a street-sweeper which was cleaning the left side of the highway.
Officer Russell had served with the Albuquerque Police Department for 17 years, and was a member of the Honor Guard. He is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, parents, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 584
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 99 ReflectionsDearest Jeffrey
22 years and I still have no words to express the heartbreak. You were such an enormous blessing in my life and I thank God for our friendship.
Chelle
Friend
January 8, 2024
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