Police killings
2013-2020

Russell Donahue

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 8/11/2013

Poplar Grove, Boone, IL
336 Springmeadow Dr

Before the shooting, Donahue attempted to take his estranged wife and daughter hostage as deputies arrived on scene. Donahue was fatally shot by deputies outside the residence, who were later ruled justified in shooting the 44-year-old.