NEW ALBANY, Ind — A southern Indiana man was charged with murder Monday after police said he shot and killed an unarmed man outside his home over the weekend.
68-year-old Kevin Campbell, of New Albany, is facing one count of murder and other charges. On Saturday, Indiana State Police said the victim, 41-year-old Christopher Proctor, was armed with a sword.
On Monday, ISP said no sword was involved and Proctor was not armed when he tapped on Campbell's window.
According to ISP, Campbell was inside his home when he heard a tap on his window. ISP said Campbell believed he knew who the person was and retrieved a small caliber rifle as he answered the door.
There, police said, he was met by Proctor who began approaching the door toward Campbell. Police said Campbell fired a shot, striking Proctor in the chest.
Proctor fell back and died at the scene, according to police.
Campbell is now facing charges of murder, manslaughter, criminal recklessness with a firearm and obstruction of justice.
Police said on Saturday Campbell and Proctor had known each other for a year. Proctor had been inside the home prior to the shooting.
Campbell had previously contacted New Albany police to keep Proctor from coming onto his property, but Proctor allegedly kept showing up, most recently on Friday.
Police confirmed Proctor had personal items inside the home and that Campbell no longer wanted to associate with him.
Campbell was already being held at the Floyd County Jail on obstruction of justice charges. He was arrested on Saturday after the shooting because he waited two hours to call the police after shooting Proctor.
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