Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, December 24, 1908
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 100
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 24, 1908
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Paroled as trustee
Patrolman Harry 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.