Russell Campbell

Deadly force

Officer Angelo Hightower shot and killed Russell Campbell, who was allegedly brandishing two kitchen knives in the living room of Campbell's parents' home. According to police, three officers responded after Campbell's father called 911 to report a domestic disturbance. Hightower shot Campbell when he allegedly refused to drop the knives after the officers told him to do so several times. Campbell's parents contended the officers never even tried to talk to their son, and instead drew their weapons immediately.