Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable L.R. Campbell was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance at the Knox County Fairgrounds. A group of people fired at each other, killing Constable Campbell and wounding a police officer. One of the subjects was also killed in the shooting.
The suspect who shot Constable Campbell was apprehended.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 23rd, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Campbell served with the Knox County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Barbourville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Campbell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable L. R. Campbell is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Knox County Constable's Office, 4 of 4 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. L. R. Campbell's cause is highlighted.
How L. R. Campbell Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. L. R. Campbell is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. L. R. Campbell was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Knox County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
