Police Officer Jacob Otto Wolff
Gulfport Police Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 8, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 8, 1937
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Wolff was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to investigate a report of a stolen vehicle at a local tire store on 13th Street. As the two officers approached the vehicle the two occupants opened fire, striking both officers. Officer Wolff succumbed to his wounds.