Officer Brent K. Jacobson
United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, January 12, 1989

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 12, 1989
Incident Location: Idaho
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: One sentenced to death

Officer Brent Jacobson was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend two robbery suspects during a severe snow storm in Bonner County, Idaho. Officer Jacobson was experienced in tracking and cold-weather conditions. He and several local deputies set out for the suspects.

Officer Jacobson, who took the lead, spotted the suspects in an ambush and radioed to the other officers to take cover. He identified himself and was immediately engaged in a gunfight. One of the deputies was able to return fire and wound the suspects during the gunfight. Officer Jacobson was struck by gunfire and succumbed to his injuries.

Both suspects later surrendered. One was sentenced to death and the other was sentenced to life.