Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Campbell was stabbed and shot to death by a drunk man he had just arrested. The man pulled a knife and slashed at Officer Campbell, then pulled a pistol and shot Officer Campbell three times. The gunman was convicted and sentenced to "twenty years and one day" for murder.
Survivors
Officer Campbell was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Campbell served with the Augusta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Augusta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Augusta Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
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 Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles W. Campbell was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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