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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Holdenville Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 8 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 29. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Charles was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
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 Holdenville Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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