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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.
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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Knox County Constable's Office has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
L. is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
L. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
L. is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1907, 10 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1907, 109 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
August holds 8.3% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Fridays: 12.4%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Knox County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 26.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Knox County Constable's Office has 4 officers remembered here, L. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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