JACOB JOSEPH CHESTNUT

Order a Wreath

Rank: Officer
Panel: 39-W: 21
Department: U.S. Capitol Police
End of Watch: July 24, 1998
Cause: Gunfire
Age: 58
Years of Service: 18

Description: Officer Chestnut was shot and killed by a mentally deranged gunman while manning the entrance at the United States Capitol. Detective John Gibson was also killed in this incident.