Friday, 22 March 2013 16:13

Officer To Be Awarded Badge Of Bravery

Written by  Matt Hartong
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Copley Police Officer Ben Campbell Copley Police Officer Ben Campbell Courtesy: NewsNet5.com (File photo)

Officer Ben Campbell is scheduled to receive the Congressional Badge of Bravery next week for his heroics in stopping the mass murderer in Copley Township August of 2011.

Campbell was the first officer on the scene of the mass shooting and without waiting for backup Campbell encountered the shooter. After ordering the gunman to drop his weapon, the shooter refused, pointing his weapon at Officer Campbell. Campbell then shot and killed the man.

U.S. State Senator Sherrod Brown will present the medal to Campbell Monday in Copley.

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Matt Hartong

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Matt Hartong graduated from The University of Akron in 2012. He is proud of his family history as farmers and operators of one of Summit County's last-remaining dairy farms, with a deep history in the region. Contact Matt at mhartong@rcrg.net with tips and comments.

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