William Robert Russell
Died
:
1 November 1971
Age
:
31
Rank
:
Detective Constable
Force
:
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Fatally shot alongside a colleague when they were attacked by terrorists while investigating a burglary.
Fatally shot alongside his colleague, DC Stanley Corry, when they were attacked by terrorists while investigating a burglary at the Avoca Shopping Centre, Andersonstown, Belfast.