Update: New Albany Man Charged With Murder after Saturday Evening Shooting

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Case remains under investigation

A New Albany Man Charged With Murder after Saturday Evening Shooting New Albany man involved in a shooting Saturday evening on Slate Run Road in New Albany.

After continued investigation, detectives with the Sellersburg Post have charged 68-year-old Kevin Campbell with murder for his involvement in the shooting death of 41-year-old Christopher Proctor Saturday evening. Detectives believe that Proctor had arrived at Campbell’s home not carrying a sword and was in fact unarmed.

Campbell remains lodged in the Floyd County Jail pending his initial court appearance Monday afternoon.

Arrested and Charges (Amended):

Kevin Campbell, 68, New Albany

Murder
Manslaughter, Level 2 Felony
Criminal Recklessness with a Firearm, Level 6 Felony
Prior Charge: Obstruction of Justice, Level 6 Felony

A New Albany man was shot and killed during a Saturday evening dispute in New Albany.

Around 5:00 PM Saturday, 68-year-old Kevin Campbell was inside his residence in New Albany. While inside, Campbell heard a knock on his bedroom window and went to the door of his home after retrieving a small caliber rifle. Upon opening the door, Campbell observed 41-year-old Christopher Proctor standing outside, holding a sword. Detectives believe Proctor approached the doorway towards Campbell with sword in hand, at which point Campbell fired a single shot. The gunshot struck Proctor in the chest. He was later pronounced dead at the scene by the Floyd County Coroners Office.

After a near two-hour delay, Campbell phoned the New Albany Police Department to report a deceased male in his yard. As officers arrived at the residence, Campbell informed officers that he had shot Proctor. Campbell was detained and transported by detectives to the Sellersburg Post for interviews.

At this time, Campbell is charged with Obstruction of Justice, a Level 6 Felony. He has been transported to and lodged in the Floyd County Jail.

This case remains under investigation by detectives and crime scene investigators.

Arrested and Charges:

Kevin Campbell, 68, New Albany