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John Campbell

Case from North-canton, OH dated Dec 11, 2016

Victim Details

John Campbell

Male

White / Caucasian

North-canton

OH

2016-12-11

48

John

Campbell

07/12/2026

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John Campbell, a 48-year-old Caucasian male from North Canton, OH, tragically passed away on December 11, 2016. He was the Chief Deputy at the Stark County Sheriff's Department and had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. Before joining the sheriff's department, he served with the Ohio Investigative Unit for over 20 years.

On the day of his death, Campbell was at his home in Lake Township when an accidental discharge of a firearm occurred. The bullet went through an interi ...
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  • The Repository: UPDATE: Son calls 911 after father accidentally shot through wall
  • fox8.com: Stark County Sheriff’s Office confirms chief deputy killed in ‘accidental’ shooting
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    Has anyone else looked into the safety measures that John Campbell might have had for firearm storag... ...Read More
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