Elliott County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, January 29, 1885
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 29, 1885
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Died of tuberculosis after apprehension
Constable Jacob Howard was shot and killed while questioning a suspected outlaw. The suspect escaped but was later captured and died of Tuberculosis.
Constable Howard had previously served with the Confederate Army during the Civil War and was survived by his wife and five sons.