Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, December 24, 1908
Add to My HeroesHarry E. Campbell
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.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 100
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Paroled as trustee
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Harry E. Campbell of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 110 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 24, 2022
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