Park Ranger Karl A. Jacobson
United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, November 11, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 11, 1938
Incident Location: Maine
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Sentenced to one day

Ranger Jacobson was shot and killed while searching for poachers in the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park, Maine. After exiting his patrol car he was struck in the abdomen by rifle fire.

A suspect was apprehended and claimed he mistook Ranger Jacobson for game. The suspect was found guilty and sentenced to one day in jail due to his old age and mental state.

Ranger Jacobson's wife was accompanying him at the time of the incident.