Superior Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Friday, April 18, 1941
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 17, 1941
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2 to 4 years
Constable Jacobson was shot and killed while following up on an eviction notice that had been served earlier. He was shot by the tenant when he arrived at the property. The suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.
The suspect was convicted of third degree manslaughter and sentenced to 2 to 4 years in prison September 23, 1941.
Constable Jacobson had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife and four children.