End of Watch April 22, 1886
Agency Spokane Police Department
County Spokane County
Officer Rusk was shot and killed by two Indians who were seeking revenge against him. He had recently prevented a jail break by the two men. Officer Rusk had gone prospecting and was attacked by the two at his campsite. The two suspects were apprehended by a posse, convicted of his murder, and sent to prison.
Officer Rusk is survived by his wife and daughter.
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