| Patrolman Harry E. Campbell Columbus Division of Police Ohio End of Watch: Thursday, December 24, 1908 Biographical Info Age: Not available Tour of Duty: 2 years Badge Number: 100 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, December 24, 1908 Weapon Used: Shotgun Suspect Info: Paroled as trustee Patrolman Campbell was shot and killed as he arrived at a home on West Rich Street, near the old city prison, to investigate a domestic disturbance involving a mother and her 19 year-old son. As Patrolman Campbell entered their yard, the youth opened fire with a shotgun, killing him. The suspect was sentenced to life but was later paroled as a trustee.
Patrolman Campbell had served with the agency for two years. |