Overview
- Russell was taken into custody Friday in Darlington, South Carolina, by U.S. Marshals with assistance from the Carolinas Regional Task Force.
- He is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, and related offenses, authorities said.
- Police say the assault happened Monday near South 6th and Walnut streets by Walnut Street Elementary during dismissal and was captured on surveillance video.
- Investigators identified a gold Nissan Altima seen at the scene, and they say Russell fled the state shortly after the attack, reportedly by bus.
- The victim suffered facial injuries and a concussion, received hospital care, worked with Safe Corridors, and has since resigned; a $5,000 reward was offered during the search.