Passerby Who Killed Man Attacking Cop Learns His Fate

In February 2017, Ashad Russell, 35, was cleared of charges for intervening in an attack on Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy Dean Bardes on Interstate 75 in Florida. Edward Strother, 53, had reportedly pinned Bardes to the road after being stopped for speeding. Russell, licensed to carry a concealed weapon, intervened when Bardes requested assistance. After warnings to Strother to stop, Russell acted to protect the deputy. The State Attorney’s Office determined Russell’s actions were justified to prevent imminent harm. Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott commended Russell’s efforts, though Strother’s family raised questions about the incident. Sources: The Washington Post, Daily Mail.