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.
Victim's Name: Russell Donahue
Agency Responsible: Boone County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 11, 2013
County: Boone
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural