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Resided:
MN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Sep. 28, 1975
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 27 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division
MN
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Conservation Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Police
On The Job:
6 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MN
USA
Sun. Sep. 28, 1975
Summary:
Officer Russell Nelson was killed in a float plane accident while searching for illegal duck hunters near Aitkin, Minnesota. The pilot was also killed in the accident, that occurred shortly after takeoff.
Officer Nelson was killed two days before his 28th birthday and had served with the agency for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
