1908-12-24 Campbell Harry E
Patrolman Harry E. Campbell

Entered Division of Police
September 27, 1906

Died In the Line of Duty
December 24, 1908

Patrolman Harry E. Campbell, who came into the department September 27, 1906, was the fourth patrolman slain in the line of duty.  On December24, 1908, he was shot to death by Harry Hilliard on West Rich Street, about a block from the old city prison.  Hilliard was later captured by police and sentenced to life in the Ohio Penitentiary.  The sentence was later reduced and he was finally paroled.