* Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller Killed in Shootout in Elkins, West Virginia-Watch Newscast Here
Published by Junior Staff Writer on February 17, 2011
Deputy Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller was shot and killed while serving a warrant with two other deputy marshals and members of the West Virginia State Police in Elkins, West Virginia. The suspect named on the warrant was wanted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Upon making entry the deputies were fired upon by the suspect who was armed with a shotgun. All three deputies were struck by the blast and returned fire, killing the suspect. Deputy Hotsinpiller sustained a fatal wound to the neck. Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller had served with the United States Marshals Service for just over one year. He is survived by his brother, who serves as a police officer in West Virginia. 
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