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Resided:
OH, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 19, 1910
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 43 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Marion City Police Dept.
OH
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
5 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
OH
USA
Fri. Aug. 19, 1910
Summary:
Patrolman Hostetter was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an armed robbery suspect. Patrolman Hostetter and another officer were searching a railroad yard for two suspects wanted in connection with the robbery.
As Patrolman Hostetter ordered one of the men out of a railroad car the second suspect opened fire on him, mortally wounding him. Patrolman Hostetter succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Both suspects fled the scene. A man was arrested and charged with his murder but was acquitted at trial. The case remains unsolved.
Patrolman Hostetter had served with the Marion City Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
