Sergeant William Campbell, 41, a 12-year veteran of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, May 30, 1979. The shooting occurred in front of the 6th District Police Station on Ruskin Avenue as Campbell walked out of the building. An individual had gained access to a patrol car and was using its radio when Campbell approached; the person then retrieved a shotgun from the vehicle and fired, striking Campbell in the chest. He died at the scene.

Officers on duty fired as the suspect attempted to flee and the suspect was shot and killed during that escape. Campbell was survived by his wife and daughter. Does anyone have memories of the 6th District in 1979 or information about Sergeant Campbell’s service and family?