Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, August 26, 1897
John E. Jacobson
Patrolman John Jacobson was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest two robbery suspects at the intersection of 19th Street and Troost Avenue.
At approximately 2245 hours Patrolman Jacobson came upon two men that were attempting to rob a carpentry shop. As Patrolman Jacobson was placing the suspects under arrest, one suspect pulled a .45-caliber handgun and opened fire, killing Patrolman Jacobson.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Patrolman Jacobson. Thanks for your bravery and valor.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 17, 2014
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