Game Protector Joseph McHugh
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, November 7, 1915

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 7, 1915
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Found not guilty at trial

Game Protector McHugh was shot and killed while searching the woods in Carbon County looking for poachers. 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.