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Russell Leggett

Age : 30

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 10/14/2021

Location : I-10 and North Indian Canyon Drive

City : Palm Springs

County : Riverside

State : California

Agency : Palm Springs Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/14/2021, law enforcement attempted a traffic stop involving Russell Leggett in Riverside County, California. The driver continued driving and police escalated a pursuit that traveled through the area and onto Interstate 10. During the chase, police reported gunfire involving the vehicle. The pursuit ended near the Interstate 10 off ramp at North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Officers opened fire on the vehicle, striking Leggett. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was referred for independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/14/palm-springs-police-shooting-i-10-indian-canyon/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-near-palm-springs/
https://www.kesq.com/news/2021/10/14/officer-involved-shooting-closes-i-10-near-palm-springs/