Patrolman Jerome Hostetter
Marion City Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Friday, August 19, 1910

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, August 18, 1910
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Case never solved

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.