Police killings
2013-2020

Matthew Russo

Male, White

Date of the incident: 8/7/2015

Hartford, Hartford, CT
38 Kelsey St

Russo grew combative with police and EMS personnel when they were called to his home. Police tasered him and EMS gave Russo a sedative to calm him down. Russo began having trouble breathing, EMS officials administered medical aid. He was transported to Hartford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.