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Constable Tom Campbell was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a father and son who were wanted on a bench warrant.
Both subjects had previously threatened Constable Campbell's life if he attempted to arrest them. Constable Campbell encountered the men walking in the street on election day and, as he began to read the warrant to the son, the father approached and shot him multiple times, killing him.
The father was arrested, subsequently convicted of murdering Constable Campbell and sentenced to life.
Constable Campbell was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Constable Campbell was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Campbell served with the Lee County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Beattyville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tomas is the only officer of Lee County Constable's Office remembered here.
Tomas is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Tomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Tomas is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1912, 5 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Tomas was 32. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Tomas was 32. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Tomas was 32. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 10.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lee County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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