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Incident
Patrolman Hostetter was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an armed robbery suspect. Patrolman Hostetter and another officer were searching the Erie 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 five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hostetter gave the Marion City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hostetter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Jerome is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Jerome is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerome is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1910, 2 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1910, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1910, 124 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jerome was 43. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jerome had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jerome was 43. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jerome had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerome was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jerome had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 13.3%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Marion City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Marion City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jerome among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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