Roll of Honor
Elno Henry Jacobs
Incident
Location: Wisconsin Weapon: Handgun Offender: Acquitted
Detective Elno Jacobs was shot and killed in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin while attempting to apprehend two brothers who were trespassing on a train.
He had observed the two men board a freight train in North Fond du Lac. He then rode the train into Fond du Lac, where he obtained the help of several local police officers. As he attempted to enter the boxcar one of the men opened fire on him, striking him several times.
Both brothers were apprehended and charged with murder. They were both convicted of murder but were granted a new trial during which they were acquitted.
Detective Jacobs had served with the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Jacobs gave the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Jacobs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Elno Henry Jacobs is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Elno Henry Jacobs's cause is highlighted.
How Elno Henry Jacobs Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elno Henry Jacobs is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elno Henry Jacobs was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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