Patrolman John E. Jacobson
Kansas City Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, August 26, 1897

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, August 26, 1897
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Jacobson was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest two robbery suspects. At approximately 2245 hours Patrolman Jacobson came upon two men that were attempting to rob a carpentry shot. As Patrolman Jacobson was placing the suspects under arrest, one suspect pulled a .45-caliber handgun and opened fire, killing Patrolman Jacobson.