Bio & Incident Details
Age: 43
Tour: 5 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/18/1910
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Case never solved
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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.
