Bio & Incident Details
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Tour: Not available
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Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/11/1902
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Executed in 1903
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Chief Marstiller was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the South Elkins City Jail. Upon arrival at the jail, the suspect produced a pistol and shot Chief Marstiller, killing him instantly. A posse, which was quickly formed, tracked down and captured the suspect.
Chief Marstiller's killer, a 21 year-old man, was hanged for his murder June 5, 1903.
