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Deputy U.S. Marshal Derek William Hotsinpiller, aged 24, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on February 16, 2011. The incident occurred in Elkins, West Virginia, where Hotsinpiller and two other deputy marshals, along with members of the West Virginia State Police, were serving a warrant at a residence on Central Street.

The warrant was issued for a suspect wanted for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. As the deputies made entry into the home, they were met with g ...Read More

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Victim Details

U.s. Derek William Hotsinpiller

Male

White / Caucasian

Elkins

WV

2011-02-16

24

U.s.

Derek William Hotsinpiller

04/15/2026