Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, November 7, 1915
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 7, 1915
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Game Protector Joseph McHugh was shot and killed while searching the woods for poachers in Carbon County.
The suspect in the case told the police that he had accidentally shot Game Protector McHugh while unloading his shotgun.
The suspect was charged with murder and the district attorney was seeking the death penalty. The suspect was found not guilty at trial.