United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Add to My HeroesDerek William Hotsinpiller
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 at a home on Central Street in Elkins, West Virginia. The suspect named on the warrant was wanted for possession with the 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 mother, brother, grandfather, and fiancee. His brother serves as a Deputy United States Marshal.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 4595
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location West Virginia
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 406 ReflectionsAs a former law enforcement officer who was lucky enough to make it to retirement I understand the daily duties and sacrifices each of us face. I’m am sure Deputy Hotsinpiller served his community with the utmost honor and respect for others lives and will be miss by those who worked with and knew him. So tragic is the loss of any life but his was cut down way to soon. My his family feel great pride in his service to others.
CSI Kenneth Robertson ID 1982
Fort Worth Police 1994-2011
October 10, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Major Michelle Lynn Quintero
Madison County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 27, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024
Corporal Luis Paez
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024
Police Officer Evan Dunn
Golden Police Department, CO
EOW: November 6, 2024
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: November 4, 2024
Detective Clarence E. Word, III
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: October 1, 2024
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen
Illinois State Police, IL
EOW: October 18, 2024
Detective Maurice "Mo" Joseph
Norfolk Police Department, VA
EOW: October 9, 2024
Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: October 12, 2024