Open Letter
from the family
Dear Community,
We need your help to bring justice and answers to the tragic and unsolved case of Anthony Harden. Anthony, a 30-year-old resident of Fall River, was tragically killed in his bedroom by Fall River Police Officers. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, vital pieces of information are still missing, and his family continues to search for the closure they deserve.
This website has been created as a resource for the public to assist in solving this case. Whether you knew Anthony, witnessed something unusual around his death, or have any information—no matter how small it may seem—your contribution could make all the difference.
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Sincerely, Anthony Harden’s Family
bring justice and answers to the tragic and unsolved case of
Anthony Harden
We need your help to bring justice and answers to the tragic and unsolved case of Anthony Harden. Anthony, a 30-year-old resident of Fall River, was tragically killed in his bedroom by Fall River Police Officers. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, vital pieces of information are still missing, and his family continues to search for the closure they deserve.
This website has been created as a resource for the public to assist in solving this case. Whether you knew Anthony, witnessed something unusual around his death, or have any information—no matter how small it may seem—your contribution could make all the difference.
On November 22, 2021, Anthony Harden was killed in his bedroom by Fall River Police officers; he was unarmed. The officers involved attempted to cover their tracks by initially stating that Anthony was armed with a knife and fired multiple shots – which killed Anthony. During the investigation, evidence photographs did not show a knife near Anthony’s body. A knife was uncovered upon further investigation, buried amongst other objects behind a TV. One police report states that there were two shots fired, and witnesses claim there were multiple shots fired.
Photo Evidence
The Officers Involved
Officer Chelsea Campellone
Why is she relevant?
On November 22, 2021, Officer Campellone shot and killed Anthony Harden at the foot of his bed in his bedroom. The shooting occurred only 13 days after the Massachusetts State Police interviewed her. about her own domestic violence incident.
Where is she now?
The FRPD still employs her, but she has been transferred to the FRPD’s Firearms Licensing Division. The FRPD has delegated her the authority to investigate members of the community when they apply for a license to carry a firearm.
Officer Michael Sullivan
Why is he relevant?
Officer Sullivan was Officer Campellone’s partner during the shooting of Anthony Harden. Despite allegedly being stabbed, he had no wounds or any other injuries consistent with being attacked with a knife.
Where is he now?
He remains an officer with the FRPD.
Officer Michael Pavao
Why is he relevant?
Officer Pavao drove Officer Sullivan to the hospital after the shooting, despite Officer Sullivan having no injuries. At some point later that evening, he allegedly called Sergeant Kevin Bshara and claimed that, after the shooting, he found a knife and placed it behind Anthony’s television for safety reasons. He did not tell anyone this story at the scene and no one saw Officer Pavao pick up the knife.
Where is he now?
He resigned from the Fall River Police Department after being arrested for domestic violence, which he hid from Fall River Chief of Police, Paul Gauvin. Regarding Officer Pavao, Chief Gauvin wrote, “If this employee were still here, we may be looking truthfulness [and] termination proceedings for his intent to attempt to conceal this arrest from the Department. The lie in this matter makes him unfit to serve in any organization.” Officer Pavao is currently being investigated by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission.
Download Documents: Investigation of Michael Pavao’s Domestic Violence Arrest
Officer Erick J. Bettencourt
Why is he relevant?
He is Officer Sullivan’s brother-in-law. According to Officer Sullivan, when he got into Officer Pavao’s vehicle after the shooting, Officer Sullivan sent Officer Bettencourt a text message to meet him at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Officer Pavao corroborated this and stated that all Officer Sullivan wanted was to have Officer Bettencourt meet him at Charlton Memorial Hospital. During this “meeting” at Charlton Memorial Hospital, the story about Officer Pavao locating and placing the knife behind the television developed.
Where is he now?
He was promoted and is now a Sergeant with the FRPD.
Additional Witnesses
Paramedic Matt Adams
Why is he relevant?
Paramedic Matt Adams responded to the shooting to provide care for Anthony. Paramedic Adams stated there was no knife at the scene. The link below contains the entirety of Mr. Adams’ interview and the part regarding him stating there was no weapon starts around the 7 minute mark. While the District Attorney has stated the Massachusetts State Police conducted the investigation, FRPD Sergeant Jeffrey Autote is in the interview and questioning Mr. Adams. The FRPD was permitted to be in the interviews and ask questions of the witnesses. Contrary to what has been stated, the FRPD was permitted to be involved in the investigation. You will see how the Massachusetts State Police and FRPD repeatedly attempt to find a weapon to support their claim that Anthony was armed, despite the witnesses claiming that no weapon existed.
Where is he now?
Unknown.
Paramedic Elana Keith
Why is she relevant?
Paramedic Elana Keith responded to the shooting to provide care for Anthony. Paramedic Keith stated there was no knife at the scene. The link below contains the entirety of Ms. Keith’s interview and the part regarding her stating there was no weapon starts around the 5 minute mark of the interview. While the District Attorney has stated the Massachusetts State Police conducted the investigation, FRPD Sergeant Jeffrey Autote is in the interview and questioning Ms. Keith. The FRPD was permitted to be in the interviews and ask questions of the witnesses. Contrary to what has been stated, the FRPD was permitted to be involved in the investigation. You will see how the Massachusetts State Police and FRPD repeatedly attempt to find a weapon to support their claim that Anthony was armed, despite the witnesses claiming that no weapon existed.
Where is she now?
Unknown.
