In April 2022, the state violent fugitive task force had an arrest warrant for Russell Dufault, who was accused of pointing a gun at his ex-girlfriend’s sister, assaulting her, and holding her against her will.
Rhode Island State Police Superintendent James Manni said Thursday that the suspect shot and killed in Woonsocket on Wednesday had driven his vehicle at law enforcement officers — injuring two — who were members of the Violent Fugitive Task Force.