Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Robert Rigby Rushton
Gender : Male
Age : 42
Race : White
Date : 12/21/2021
Location : 856 Isobel Dean Street
City : Brandon
County : Rankin
State : Mississippi
Agency : Rankin County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a drug overdose at 856 Isobel Dean Street, Brandon, Mississippi. Upon arrival, they found Robert Rigby Rushton stuck in mud inside his vehicle. As Rushton exited the vehicle, he was observed holding a knife in each hand. Despite commands from deputies to drop the knives, Rushton advanced towards them, resulting in the deputies discharging their firearms, fatally shooting him.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wapt.com/article/deputy-involved-shooting-in-rankin-county/38584282
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ms/brandon/robert-rigby-rushton-13918404
