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Resided:
PA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 07, 1915
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Pennsylvania Game Commission
PA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Game Protector
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
PA
USA
Sun. Nov. 07, 1915
Summary:
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.
