Ian J. Campbell

Saturday, March 9, 1963

Campbell, Ian J.

Rank: Policeman

Serial Number:10046

Division: Hollywood

Location: Grower and Carlos Ave.

Date Killed: Saturday, March 09, 1963

Cause of Death: Kidnapped and Executed by Robbery
Suspects

Bio: Policeman Campbell was shot execution style
and killed after he and his partner were abducted by two suspects
during a traffic stop. The officers were on patrol when they began
to question the men. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and was
able to disarm the officers. The two men drove the officers to a
field where they shot Policeman Campbell. The second officer was
able to flee the scene and was not injured.

The shooter suspect was sentenced to death but later had the
sentenced commuted to life. The accomplice was also sentenced to
life in prison.