United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - Investigations, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, August 10, 1954
Add to My HeroesRussell L. Stapp
Investigator Russell Stapp was killed in an automobile accident in Imperial County, California, while on temporary assignment from his regular office in New York.
His vehicle overturned on a dirt road one mile east of Drop Five on the All American Canal, near Calexico. He was pinned inside of the vehicle and was found dead when rescuers arrived at the scene.
Investigator Stapp was survived by his wife and stepson.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location California
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsInvestigator Stap,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
August 10, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths

Police Officer Jeremy R. Labonte
Roswell Police Department, GA
EOW: February 7, 2025

Officer Jason Roscow
North Las Vegas Police Department, NV
EOW: February 4, 2025

Major Jeffrey A. Burke
New Jersey State Police, NJ
EOW: December 31, 2024

Corporal Dennis Francis Kelly
Delaware State Police, DE
EOW: December 21, 2024

Officer Baldino Morales-Sánchez
Mayagüez Municipal Police Department, PR
EOW: January 25, 2025

Border Patrol Agent David Christopher Maland
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: January 20, 2025

Sergeant Mark Butler
Navasota Police Department, TX
EOW: January 15, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: January 15, 2025

Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, NV
EOW: December 12, 2024