Chief Deputy Sheriff Ray A. Campbell, St. Francis County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Chief Deputy Sheriff Ray A. Campbell

St. Francis County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, August 3, 1950

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Ray A. Campbell

Chief Deputy Ray Campbell was shot and killed as he and another deputy were transporting two men, charged with cattle theft, from Little Rock to Forrest City.

A witness stated he saw gunfire in their patrol car on the Memphis-Little Rock Highway and then saw two men run from the vehicle. One of the suspects managed to gain control of the other officers service weapon and opened fire, killing Chief Deputy Campbell and critically wounding the other officer. Both suspects were apprehended near Forrest City several hours later.

Both suspects were convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on July 27th, 1951 and November 23rd, 1951.

Chief Deputy Campbell was survived by his wife and son.

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Age 42
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Executed in 1951

prisoner custody

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Chief Deputy Campbell,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Francis County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 3, 2025