Police Officer Loner Denson Camp, Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

Police Officer Loner Denson Camp

Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, June 19, 1910

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Loner Denson Camp

Officer Camp was shot and killed while investigating reports of illegal gambling. Officer Camp was shot and killed while arresting one of the gamblers.

The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. His trial ended as a mistrial when a juror died. On July 14, 1911, the suspect was released after posting bond. Four months later he was arrested again when it was discovered he went AWOL from the Army before the murder. He bonded out of jail again in 1914. A year later the murder charge was dismissed.

Officer Camp was survived by his wife and two young sons.

Bio

Age 25
Tour Not available
Badge 71

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charges dropped

arrest attempt, gambling

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Officer Camp,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Birmingham. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 19, 2025