This page holds a fairly comprehensive archive of all media stories and public documents about what happened to Aaron Campbell on January 29, 2010. Now 400 items to 2/24/10.
Man dies in shooting at NE Sandy Blvd. apartments, KATU.com, January 29, 2010
Suicidal man hit with bean bag rounds, then AR-15 rifle shot, KGW.com, January 29, 2010
Man killed by police fire in Northeast Portland, KOIN.com, January 29, 2010
Police Shoot “Suicidal Man” On NE Sandy, Portland Mercury, January 30, 2010
Police admit shooting man off Sandy Blvd., KATU.com, January 30, 2010
Suicidal Man Shot by Portland Police, Portland Police Bureau press release, January 29, 2010
Portland police say officer shot man in dispute in NE Portland Friday night, Oregonian, January 30, 2010
Police shoot man called suicidal, Portland Tribune, January 30, 2010
Officer involved in shooting had controversial past, Portland Observer, February 1, 2010
Portland police identify officer who shot man in Northeast Portland, Oregonian, February 1, 2010
Portland police shoot, kill a man, KXL.com, February 1, 2010
Police officer Ronald Frashour in the news, Cops vs. Private Eyes, Street Roots, November 2007
Portland woman who loses two sons in one day says “this doesn’t make any sense” , Oregonian, February 1, 2010
New Details in Police Shooting of Suicidal Man: Gun Near Front Door, but not on Man, Portland Mercury, February 2, 2010
Update on Officer Involved Shooting of a Suicidal Man, Portland Police Bureau, February 2, 2010
News Release PDF and radio call printout of the incident for details (second-by-second account), Portland Police Bureau, February 2, 2010
News release: Portland police officer thought man was reaching toward his waistband when he shot him, Oregonian, February 2, 2010
Mother loses two sons in one day after police shooting, KGW.com, February 2, 2010
Oregon woman loses 2 sons in single day, Boston Herald, February 2, 2010
Police shooting: Police find gun in closet, not on Campbell, KOIN.com, February 2, 2010
Man was unarmed when shot by police, KATU.com, February 3, 2010
Portland police offer account of fatal shooting, Corvallis Gazette, February 3, 2010
Mental Heath Crisis and Police Shooting, Jason Renaud on KBOO.org, February 3, 2010
Man Unarmed In Portland Officer Shooting, KPTV.com, February 3, 2010
Campbell’s Death: Our Fault, Not The Cops’ (At Least, In Part), Portland Mercury, February 3, 2010
Matt Davis & Lisa Loving on KBOO discussing what happened to Aaron Campbell, KBOO.org, February 3, 2010
Portland police shoot unarmed man in the back, Examiner.com. February 3, 2010
Portland police training leaves many of us fuming after shooting death, editorial from the Oregonian, February 3, 2010
Portland police commissioner pushes to make grand jury probe of fatal police shooting public, Oregonian, February 3, 2010
Letter from Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman to District Attorney Michael Schrunk, February 4, 2010
Witnesses Dispute Police Shooting Report, The Skanner, February 4, 2010
Letter from District Attorney Michael Schrunk to Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman, February 4, 2010
Saltzman wants shooting testimony, KATU.com, February 5, 2010
Portland commissioner wants police shooting testimony, KGW.com, February 6, 2010
Fatal Shooting Testimony May Be Made Public, KPTV.com, February 6, 2010
Saltzman attends funeral; wants grand jury in police shooting to be public, KGW.com, February 6, 2010
Fatal Shooting Testimony May Be Made Public, KPTV.com, February 6, 2010
Hundreds come together in Portland for funeral of brothers who died hours apart, Oregonian, February 6, 2010
Grand jury testimony in Aaron Campbell suicide-by-cop case may be public, Examiner.com, February 6, 2010
Yes, a grand jury; but more, too, editorial from Oregonian, February 8, 2010
Two Very Different Views on a Police Shooting: Saltzman and Westerman, Willamette Week, February 9, 2010
Portland ministers to call for indictment and public inquest into police fatal shooting of Aaron M. Campbell, Oregonian, February 9, 2010
Portland ministers want indictment of officer in Campbell shooting, KOIN.com, February 9, 2010
Dan Handelman of Portland Copwatch speaks out on police use of force and mental illness: Part 1, Examiner.com, February 9, 2010
Dan Handelman of Portland Copwatch speaks out on police use of force and mental illness: Part 2, Examiner.com, February 9, 2010
Multnomah County grand jury does not indict officer in shooting of Aaron M. Campbell, Oregonian, February 10, 2010
Breach of Trust – Rev. Al Sharpton is looking into a police shooting, Willamette Week, February 10, 2010
Saltzman Criticizes Response Time in Campbell Shooting, Willamette Week, February 10, 2010
Grand Jury Does Not Indict Campbell Officers, Portland Mercury, February 10, 2010
Grand jury does not indict officer in controversial deadly shooting, KGW.com, February 10, 2010
Grand jury declines to indict Portland officer, AP.com, February 10, 2010
Ill Equipped, Portland Observer, February 11, 2010
Cop not at fault, jury decides, KATU.com, February 11, 2010
Jury decides cop not at fault in Campbell’s death, KOIN.com, February 11, 2010
No charges filed in police shooting, Portland Tribune, February 11, 2010
Multnomah DA Will Ask Judge To Release Police Shooting Transcript, OPB.org, February 11, 2010 LISTEN HERE
Grand Jury Clears Officer In Fatal Shooting, KPTV.com, February 11, 2010
No indictment in officer involved shooting, KEX.com, February 10, 2010
Grand Jury Clears Officer in Campbell Shooting; Protest Planned for Feb. 11, Portland Skanner, February 10, 2010
Voices from the Edge on 02/11/10, KBOO.org, February 11, 2010
Portland grand jury clears officer, but raises questions over fatal police shooting, Oregonian, February 10, 2010
Saltzman denies rumors of impending Sizer retirement, Oregonian, February 11, 2010
Rally Places Blame for Fatal Police Shooting on City Leaders, Willamette Week, February 11, 2010
Portland ministers, community members call for more police oversight in wake of deadly shooting, Oregonian, February 11, 2010
Rally For Justice Follows Campbell Cop Shooting, Portland Mercury, February 11, 2010
Ministers lead protest over Aaron Campbell shooting death, KGW.com, February 11, 2010
Alliance calls for ‘justice’ in police shooting, Portland Tribune, February 11, 2010
Grand jury: PPB responsible for Campbell’s death, KGW.com, February 11, 2010
Protest outside Justice Center, KOIN.com, February 11, 2010
Web rumor mill: Sizer to retire as police chief?, KATU.com, February 11, 2010
Letter from Ronald Frashour Grand Jury to District Attorney Michael Schrunk, February 11, 2010 (PDF)
Letter from Ronald Frashour Grand Jury to District Attorney Michael Schrunk, February 11, 2010 (text in web page)
Protesters, jury members speak out on Campbell shooting, KATU.com, February 11, 2010
Grand jury faults entire police department in Campbell shooting, KOIN.com, February 11, 2010
News Releases: Chief’s Statement Regarding Letter from Grand Jury, February 11, 2010
Black Leaders Call For Change After Shooting, KPTV.com, February 11, 2010
Police Bureau implicated in Campbell’s death, KGW.com, February 11, 2010
Chief Rosie Sizer’s Response To Grand Jury, February 11, 2010
Letter from grand jury in Campbell death released, KEX.com, February 2010
Saltzman ‘Out of Context’ on Sizer’s Retirement? Here’s the Audio LISTEN HERE, Willamette Week, February 11, 2010
Grand Jury Releases ‘Explanatory’ Letter In Campbell Shooting Case, LISTEN HERE, OPB.org, February 11, 2010
Protest held over Campbell shooting; Albina Ministerial Alliance pushes for public inquest, LISTEN HERE, KEX.com, February 11, 2010
Oregon grand jury criticizes Portland police for officer’s shooting of unarmed man in back, AP.com, February 11, 2010
Community, Grand Jury Members Demand Policy Change After Police Shooting, Portland Skanner, February 11, 2010
Police Union says Chief Sizer to blame for public anger, KGW.com, February 11, 2010
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‘Portland hurting’ over use-of-force concerns, KGW,com, February 12, 2010
Protesters, jury speak out on shooting, KATU.com. February 11, 2010
Finding a better path after police shootings, editorial from Oregonian, February 12, 2010
Harshly criticized in shooting death, Portland Police pledge review, public reports, Oregonian, February 12, 2010
Officer In Fatal Shooting Also Tased Man In ’06, KPTV.com, February 12, 2010
Police chief: expect more info to be released on Campbell case, KOIN.com, February 12, 2010
Response to Grand Jury letter from police commissioner Dan Saltzman (PDF), February 12, 2010
Grand Jury’s Letter May Increase Pressure To Release Transcripts, OPB.org, February 11, 2010
Saltzman to Grand Jury in Campbell Shooting: ‘Immediate Action’, Willamette Week, February 12, 2010
Campbell Cop Frashour Has A History: Chief Sizer Testified Against Him In Trigger-Happy Lawsuit Last Year, Portland Mercury, February 12, 2010
Saltzman, Sizer promise changes after shooting, Portland Tribune, February 12, 2010
Ministers tell police: ‘We will continue coming until justice is rendered’, Portland Tribune, February 12, 2010
Campbell Shooting: Saltzman Will Review Police Interactions With Mentally Ill, Portland Mercury, February 12, 2010
Portland Police Announce Changes In Wake Of Campbell Case, OPB.org, February 12, 2010
Police Bureau under scrutiny, KGW.com, February 12, 2010
Sizer testified against Officer Frashour in city lawsuit, KGW.com, February 12, 2010
Sizer says changes in the works after shooting, KATU.com, February 12, 2010
Portland police chief addresses latest use-of-force controversy (reposted from KGW.com), NWCN.com, February 12, 2010
Mothers of black men all will feel a terrible chill, guest editorial in Oregonian, February 13, 2010
AMA: Jesse Jackson here on Tuesday, KATU.com, February 14, 2010
Rev. Jesse Jackson coming to Portland in response to police shooting, Oregonian, February 14, 2010
Rev. Al Sharpton’s group calls for probe into police shooting, Portland Tribune, February 14, 2010
Rev. Jesse Jackson Coming to Portland On Campbell Shooting, Willamette Week, February 14, 2010
Jesse Jackson to meet with group protesting Campbell shooting, KGW.com, February 15, 2010
Rev. Jesse Jackson To Attend Rally In Portland, KPTV.com, February 15, 2010
Two Reverends: Al Sharpton is Right on Jesse Jackson’s Heels, Willamette Week, February 15, 2010
Mayor Adams “Open To Meeting” With Reverend Jesse Jackson On Campbell Shooting, February 15, 2010
Jackson to visit Portland after police shooting, AP.com, February 15, 2010
Jesse Jackson on his way to Portland in latest cop killing, Jack Bog’s Blog, February 15, 2010
Jesse Jackson to visit Portland, KOIN.com, February 15, 2010
Rev. Jackson in Portland Tuesday at Maranatha to Protest Police Shooting, Portland Skanner, February 15, 2010
Jesse Jackson visit to Portland sparks debate, plan for meeting with Sam Adams, Oregonian, February 15, 2010
Jesse Jackson to address Portland Police shooting, KOIN.com, February 15, 2010
Police Bureau repeats fatal mistake in Campbell shooting, editorial by Randy Leonard, February 16, 2010
Campbell Shooting: “A Modern Day Lynching”, Portland Mercury, February 16, 2010
Use of force review expected in Sandy Blvd. shooting, KATU.com, February 16, 2010
Sizer on Campbell Shooting: People/Press “Coalesce Around Tragedy.” Mayor Will Be “More Visible.”, Portland Mercury, February 16, 2010
AMA: Jesse Jackson here on Tuesday, KATU.com, February 16, 2010
City leaders connect racial tensions, mental health, KGW.com, February 16, 2010
The Campbell Shooting: Leonard Speaks Up, Will Adams?, Willamette Week, February 16, 2010
Adams Steps Into Campbell Controversy, Willamette Week, February 16, 2010
Chief Sizer Releases Documents In Campbell Shooting, LISTEN HERE, OPB.org, February 16, 2010
Police release 911 calls, documents from Aaron Campbell shooting, KOIN.com, February 16, 2010
DOCUMENTS PRESENTED TO RON FRASHOUR / AARON CAMPBELL GRAND JURY
All documents archived on City of Portland web site.Chief Rosie Sizer’s talking points for 2 16 2010 press conference (PDF)
Use of Force – examples of changes in training and policies, presented at 2 16 2010 press conference (PDF)
Charts & graphs illustrating Bureau improvements, presented at 2 16 2010 press conference (PDF)
Process Chart, In-Custody Deaths/Officer-involved Shootings, presented at 2 16 2010 press conference (PDF)
Portland Police Bureau Case No. 10-8352, the shooting death of Aaron Campbell (105.15 MB PDF)
AUDIO FILES – 9-1-1 Calls and Dispatch
911 Call (CT2) – January 29, 2010
911 Call (CT5) – January 29, 2010
911 Call (DP5) – January 29, 2010
911 Call (DP14) – January 29, 2010
911 Call (SV2) – January 29, 2010
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Portland’s leaders need to step up in wake of James Chasse, Aaron Campbell deaths, Anna Griffin in the Oregonian, February 16, 2010
Jesse Jackson and Mayor Adams Meet — Chasse Attorney Along for Ride, Portland Mercury, February 16, 2010
Jackson Pushes Saltzman: Suspend Campbell Cop, Portland Mercury, February 16. 2010
Skanner editorial: Don’t call police in emergencies, Oregon Media Central, February 16, 2010
Rosie Sizer speaking at PPB press conference 2 16 2010
Jesse Jackson says shooting of Aaron Campbell was an “execution”, Oregonian, February 16, 2010
Jackson On Campbell Cop: “If He Comes Back To Work At 8 Tomorrow, You Go Protest At High Noon.”, Portland Mercury, February 16, 2010
Jackson calls Ore. police shooting ‘execution’, AP.com, February 16, 2010
Portland police were almost ready to walk away from the stand-off, but no one [told Ron Frashour], Oregonian, February 16, 2010
Jackson says fed investigation needed in Campbell shooting case, Portland Tribune, February 16, 2010
‘This young man should not have died’, KATU.com, February 16, 2010
Jesse Jackson criticizes Portland police in meeting over Campbell shooting, KGW.com, February 16, 2010
Jackson calls Campbell death an “execution”, KOIN.com, February 16, 2010
Jesse Jackson Wants Portland Officer To Stay Home, KOIN.com, February 16, 2010
Jesse Jackson in Portland: ‘We Cry Out for Justice’, Willamette Week, February 16, 2010
Sam Adams speaking at PPB press conference 2 16 2010
As Jesse Jackson rallies Portlanders, newspaper tells locals not to call 911 in crisis, Examiner.com, February 16, 2010
Portland Police Bureau under fire for busting its personnel budget, Oregonian, February 16, 2010
Jesse Jackson in Portland, BlueOregon, February 17, 2010
The State of Black Oregon, data and analysis on race by The Urban League
Protesters Take Their Message to City Hall: “No Justice. No Peace.”, Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
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Nick Fish: ‘This young man should not have died’, KATU.com, February 17, 2010
Frashour Will Stay At Work For Now, Portland Mercury, February 17, 2010
After shooting, newspaper urges people to not call police, KATU.com, February 17, 2010
Mayor Adams meets with Campbell family, issues statement, Portland Observer, February 17, 2010
Officer Returns To Duty After Fatal Shooting, KPTV.com, February 17, 2010
Protesters Take Their Message to City Hall: “No Justice. No Peace.” Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
Jackson has harsh words for City Hall, Portland Observer, February 17, 2010
Judge OKs Release of Campbell Grand Jury Transcripts, Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
Jesse Jackson calls Oregon police shooting an execution, The Independent, February 17, 2010
Campbell Cop Faces Review For Prior Tasering, Portland Mercury, February 17, 2010
Where Jesse Jackson Went After The Rally, Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
Grand jury proceedings of Campbell incident to be made public, Portland Observer, February 17, 2010
Aaron Campbell – Shot by Portland Police Officer from pdx97217 on Vimeo.
Sizer Told Leonard She Would Improve Communication In 2007 Over “Eerily Similar Shooting,” He Says, Portland Mercury, February 17, 2010
Shot, Bitten, Cuffed: Crisis Negotiators Talked Aaron Campbell Out Before Shooting, Portland Skanner, February 17, 2010
The Aaron Campbell shooting: One loose cannon cop is all it takes, Steve Duin for Oregonain, February 17, 2010
Video from the Aaron Campbell Rally, Portland Mercury, February 17, 2010
Jesse Jackson’s Press Conference – captured by Jim Lockhart
Hundreds confront Portland Mayor Sam Adams over Aaron Campbell shooting, Oregonian, February 17, 2010
Protesters demand reforms after Campbell shooting, KATU.com, February 17, 2010
Independent Police Review Panel Finds Campbell Cop Wrongly Fired Taser, Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
Portland judge approves release of grand jury transcripts in the Aaron Campbell case, Oregonian, February 17, 2010
Protesters storm City Hall demanding ‘justice’ from Mayor, KGW.com, February 17, 2010
Fatal Shooting Protest Leads To City Hall, KPTV.com
Independent Police Review Panel Finds Campbell Cop Wrongly Fired Taser, Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
The city commissioner talks about overseeing the police bureau in “dark” times, Willamette Week, February 17, 2010
Police Moves: Captain on Campbell Scene Promoted, Willamette Week, February 18, 2010
Street Roots on Campbell Shooting: Nothing New, Portland Mercury, February 18, 2010
Editorial: So much happens and nothing changes, Street Roots, February 18, 2010
Matters of life or death, interview with Jason Renaud, Street Roots, February 18, 2010
Shooting angers Portland’s black community, AP.com, February 18, 2010
Saltzman To Discuss Campbell Shooting With US Attorney, Willamette Week, February 18, 2010
Saltzman pledges to ask Justice Department to investigate Aaron Campbell shooting, Oregonian, February 18, 2010
Grand jury transcripts to be released in Aaron Campbell shooting, KATU.com, February 18, 2010
Grand Jury transcripts to be released in Campbell shooting, KGW.com, February 18, 2010
Leonard: Miscommunication a deadly pattern for police, KGW.com, February 18,2010
Commanding officer at Campbell shooting gets promoted, KOIN.com, February 18, 2010
Can You Trust Law Enforcement?, OPB.org, February 18, 2010
Raw video of Randy Leonard responding to questions about PPB.
News Outlets Perk Up to ‘Don’t Call Cops’ Editorial, Portland Skanner, February 18, 2010
Police face growing uproar – Outrage flows from many quarters over Campbell shooting, Portland Tribune, February 18, 2010
Campbell Shooting Documents: “He Done Already Tried To Kill Hisself…”, Portland Mercury, February 18, 2010
Mercury Reporter Matt Davis on KPOJ radio, February 18, 2010
From the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, released February 18, 2010
transcripts from the Aaron Campbell grand jury
Testimony Before the Multnomah County Grand Jury in the Death Investigation of Aaron Campbell
Transcript of 911 Call Regarding Aaron Campbell
No cooling in the talk over Aaron Campbell shooting, LTE by Michael Bailey, February 18, 2010
Live blog: Aaron Campbell grand jury transcript details police shooting, Oregonian, February 18, 2010
Grand jury transcripts released in Aaron Campbell shooting, KATU.com, February 18, 2010
Grand jury testimony reveals varied accounts of Aaron Campbell shooting by Portland police, Oregonian, February 18, 2010
Saltzman supports federal civil rights investigation, KATU.com, February 18, 2010
Police face growing uproar, Portland Tribune, February 18, 2010
FBI and U.S. Attorney to investigate Campbell shooting, KATU.com, February 18, 2010
U.S. Justice Department plans ‘preliminary inquiry’ into Aaron Campbell shooting, Oregonian, February 18, 2010
After Aaron Campbell death, is it safe to call 911 in crisis? Two Portland experts weigh in, Examiner.com, February 18, 2010
Frashour testimony on Campbell’s death: ‘I had to shoot him’ , Portland Tribune, February 18, 2010
Woman accuses Frashour of dousing her with pepper spray, KATU.com, February 18, 2010
Portland mayor backs federal probe of police shooting, Longview Daily News, February 19, 2010
Saltzman Takes the Heat, Adams Gets In the Kitchen
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Adams Pledges Decision On Officer, OPB.org, February 18, 2010
Demonstrators gather in downtown Portland to protest Campbell shooting, march to PSU, Oregonian, February 19, 2010
Campbell’s Family Hires Chasse Lawyer, Willamette Week, February 19, 2010
Campbell Shooting: Adams, Saltzman Call For Civil Rights Probe, Portland Mercury, February 19, 2010
Shoot or don’t shoot? Portland police say it’s not an easy decision, Oregonian + KATU.com + OPB.org, February 19, 2010
Adams, Saltzman back fed civil rights investigation into police shooting, Portland Tribune, February 19, 2010
Saltzman on Campbell Shooting: Promises “Unsparing” Internal Review, Willamette Week, February 19, 2010
This time, a police shooting even hits City Hall, David Sarasohn in Oregonian, February 19, 2010
Campbell Shooting: Grand Jury Transcript Raises Fresh Concerns, Portland Mercury, February 18, 2010
African American Leaders Share Message With Portland Elected Officials In Call For Federal Inquiry, Willamette Week, February 19, 2010
Demonstrators gather in downtown Portland to protest Campbell shooting,Demonstrators gather in downtown Portland to protest Campbell shooting, march to PSU, Oregonian, February 19, 2010
Transcripts Show Confusion At Campbell Shooting Scene, OPB.org, February 19, 2010
Adams, Saltzman announce request for federal review of Campbell shooting, February 20, 2010
Black experience propels anger in police shooting of Aaron Campbell shooting, Oregonian, February 19, 2010
AG Kroger says ‘endless lethal force incidents’ must stop, KGW.com, February 20, 2010
Portland Police: When to shoot? When not to shoot?, KATU.com, February 20, 2010
Community Leaders Call For Federal Investigation Into Campbell Shooting, OPB.org, February 19, 2010
Three extremely strange public relations as news items from KATU, KGW, KOIN.
Portland Police: When to shoot? When not to shoot?, KATU.com, February 20, 2010
Attorney General talks with community orgs and Aaron Cambell rally on Friday, Street Roots, February, 2010
Dan Saltzman – The city commissioner talks about overseeing the police bureau in “dark” times, Willamette Week, February 20, 2010
Repairing the breach starts now – editorial by Dan Saltzman, February 20, 2010
Grand jury matinee, Jack Bog’s Blog, start February 22, 2010
Chief Sizer Addresses Concerns About Portland Police, OPB.org, February 23, 2010
Chief Sizer Speaks, Think Out Loud, OPB.org, February 23, 2010
Don’t Use the Campbell Incident to Build a New Police Training Center — Train the Citizens, The Skanner, February 23, 2010
Minorities in the Portland Police: Some Very Sad Numbers, Willamette Week, February 23, 2010
Campbell shooting: Why wasn’t SERT called in?, KATU.com, February 23, 2010
More On Campbell Shooting Sergeant’s Discrimination Allegations: “Ra, SERT team! Where every man’s a tiger, a big f__king tiger, a big f__king tiger with a dick this big!”, Portland Mercury, February 23, 2010
Chief Rosie Sizer On Think Out Loud, Portland Mercury, February 23, 2010
Aaron Campbell protesters want new laws on police use of deadly force, Oregonian, February 23, 2010
Vancouver police strive to avoid force, Columbian, February 24, 2010
Portland’s poor eastside planning didn’t kill Aaron Campbell, but it sure didn’t help, Anna Griffin, Oregonian, February 24, 2010
“We’re Better Than All This” – And nine other things we’ve learned in the past week about the fatal police shooting of Aaron Campbell, Willamette Week, February 24, 2010
US Justice Dept. inquiry in Ore. fatal shooting, Washington Post, February 24, 2010
U.S. Justice Department launches civil rights inquiry into Aaron Campbell shooting, Examiner.com, February 19, 2010
Police critics see window of opportunity for reform, Portland Observer, February 24, 2010