Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Curtis Russell
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : East 790 Road and 3500 Road
City : Cushing
County : Lincoln
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Cushing Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/10/2025, around 1:30 a.m., Cushing police attempted a traffic stop when they noticed a firearm in the vehicle driven by Curtis Russell. Russell refused to provide identification and continued driving. Officers pursued him through Cushing and into Lincoln County. A deputy later located Russell at a rural property at East 790 Road and 3500 Road. Russell exited the vehicle, ordered the deputy to leave, and fired at him. The deputy retreated and called for backup. Russell continued shooting when Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other officers arrived. Troopers opened fire and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-cushing-police-troopers-shoot-kill-chase-suspect/64726185
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-law-enforcement-speak-deadly-cushing-chase/64729820
https://www.koco.com/article/video-released-deadly-oklahoma-chase/64729300
