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Policeman Ian J. Campbell | Los Angeles Police Department, California Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman

Ian J. Campbell

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch: Saturday, March 9, 1963

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: Not available

Badge # 10046

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/9/1963

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Denied parole in 2010

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Policeman Ian Campbell was shot execution style and killed after he and his partner were abducted by two suspects during a traffic stop. The officers were on patrol when they began to question the men. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and was able to disarm the officers. The two men drove the officers to a field where they shot Policeman Campbell. The second officer was able to flee the scene and was not injured.

The shooter suspect was sentenced to death but later had the sentenced commuted to life. The accomplice was also sentenced to life in prison.

In December 2006 the accomplice violated his parole and remained at large for several months. He was located on February 25, 2007, and taken into custody. He died of natural causes while in prison on April 6, 2007. The other subject remains in custody and was denied parole for the 12th time in October 2011. The subject has a terminal illness and is expected to die in prison.

Policeman Campbell was survived by his mother and two daughters. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.

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Ian, Karl and The Onion Field; a sobering reflection that remained at the forefront of my 30 year law enforcement career. Your sacrifice was not in vain. I thank you, my wife thanks you, my sons and six grandchildren thank you. God bless you eternally as you rest safely at peace.

Lt. Daryl L. Poe (retired)
Miami Township Police (Clermont Co. Ohio)
February 4, 2012

 

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