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Riley W. Campbell

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated May 18, 1971

Victim Details

Riley W. Campbell

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

1971-05-18

43

Riley

W. Campbell

07/24/2026

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Riley W. Campbell, a 43-year-old Black/African American male, was working as a taxicab driver in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the spring of 1971. His life was cut short after he picked up a fare near North 11th Street and West Atkinson Avenue. During the course of the ride, an attempted robbery turned violent, and Campbell was shot by the passenger.

After the shooting, Campbell's taxi crashed into a house located at 3306 N. Palmer Street. The individual who had shot him was also injured in th ...
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