Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Campbell was shot and killed while in a foot pursuit. He and another officer had been called to the scene of a family disturbance. When he arrived two brothers fled on foot. During the foot chase one of the suspects turned and fired, striking Patrolman Campbell. The other officer on the scene was able to capture both suspects. One of the men died of wounds sustained in the shootout.
Survivors
Patrolman Campbell had been with the agency for two years and is survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Campbell gave the Holdenville Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Holdenville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles W. Campbell is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 69.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles W. Campbell's cause is highlighted.
How Charles W. Campbell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles W. Campbell is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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