Police were investigating a report of a man who was selling drugs who often carried a gun when they approached Campfield. Police said Campfield ignored commands to show his hands and fled. An officer tackled Campfield and warned fellow officers that he had a gun. Police said the struggling officer shot and killed Campfield.
Victim's Name: Gregory Campfield Jr.
Agency Responsible: Prince George's County Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Black
Date of Death: August 9, 2018
County: Prince George's
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3950
Geography: Suburban