Officer Emery E. Campbell
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 27, 1913

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 27, 1913
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Campbell was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance at a local bar. Upon his arrival he observed the suspect standing on the street corner. He approached the suspect from behind touched his shoulder. The man suddenly swung around, produced a handgun, and shot Officer Campbell three times in the face and neck. Bleeding heavily, Officer Campbell was able to knock the suspect to the ground and hold him there until other officers arrived and arrested him. Officer Campbell was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries within an hour. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Campbell had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and 9-year-old son.