James W. Campbell served in the U.S. Air Force.
Patrolman James Campbell succumbed to gunshot wounds he received when an assailant gained control of his service revolver at a currency exchange at 5111 South Halsted Street in Chicago. At 9:20 a.m., Patrolman Campbell was filling out a money order when a subject approached him from behind and gained possession of his service revolver. The subject shot him once, and as he lay on the ground, he shot him three more times. He was transported to Billings Hospital where he died in surgery eight days later. The subject fled without taking any money and has never been apprehended. Patrolman Campbell was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for three years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Campbell gave the Chicago Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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