Campbell was shot and killed by police during an armed robbery at Walgreens at the corner of Communipaw Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City. Police Officer Melvin Santiago was also killed during the standoff.
Victim's Name: Lawrence Campbell
Agency Responsible: Jersey City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 13, 2014
County: Hudson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban