James Camp

Officer Camp and his partner had stopped a suspicious vehicle. The black Chevy Caprice Classic was on the stolen vehicle report from the State of Indiana. Officer Camp asked suspect to exit the vehicle, when he did a struggle ensued. The suspect gained control of Officer Camp’s weapon and shot him twice in the face. Officer Camp’s partner, Officer Kenny King’s life was saved when Police Officer Earl Carter, who was on patrol in the area, heard gun fire. Officer Carter shot the suspect several times. Officer Camp was transported to the Cook County Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Officer King and Officer Carter were not injured in the incident.