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Photograph: Patrolman Harry E. Campbell

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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.

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