Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Page Marstiller was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the South Elkins City Jail.
Upon arrival at the jail the subject 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 5th, 1903.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Marstiller served with the Elkins Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Elkins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Marstiller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Page Campbell Marstiller is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 18.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Elkins Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Page Campbell Marstiller's cause is highlighted.
How Page Campbell Marstiller Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1903
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Page Campbell Marstiller is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Page Campbell Marstiller was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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