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James Michael Russ

Gender : Male

Age : 56

Race : White

Date : 12/02/2023

Location : Chattanooga Police Department / Home (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Chattanooga Police Department

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Died from medical emergency in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/02/2023, Chattanooga Police Department Sergeant James Michael Russ, age 56, died from a heart attack after working three 16-hour days supporting the Blue Cross Bowl at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Russ was a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and a 16-year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, traffic investigator, court liaison supervisor, and member of specialized teams including the Hostage Negotiation Team. Obituary records and department announcements confirm his sudden passing and his longstanding service to the community.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26877-sergeant-james-michael-russ
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chattanooga-tn/james-russ-11566856
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/news/tenn-officer-dies-of-heart-attack-after-working-three-16-hour-shifts-in-a-row-3oMvQ8u7UqlYqqtR/
https://www.wdef.com/gofundme-created-for-cpd-sergeant-who-unexpectedly-passed-away/