Headstone of Edward Campbell

Edward Campbell

1882

Edward Newton Campbell.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened
Sheriff Edward Campbell was shot and killed while on a stake-out with a local city marshal. The two officers where in a vacant home when they surprised two burglars. Sheriff Campbell yelled to the men to raise their hands but was shot in the chest. The two were apprehended and taken to the local jail. Later in the night a mob of masked men forcibly removed the men and lynched them both. Sheriff Campbell was originally from Ohio and was a veteran of the Civil War.
Photograph of Edward Campbell
Photograph of Edward Campbell
Service Record
Also Served
Hinsdale County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff
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