Officials: U.S. Marshal killed by friendly fire in Harrisburg

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Friday, March 2, 2018
Officials: U.S. Marshal killed by friendly fire in Harrisburg
Officials: U.S. Marshal killed by friendly fire in Harrisburg. Jim Gardner reports during Action News at 11 p.m. on March 1, 2018.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) -- There is a stunning new twist in the shooting death of a U.S. Marshal during a January raid in Harrisburg.



Deputy Christopher Hill was not killed by the suspect.



He was killed by friendly fire from a bullet shot by a fellow officer that went through a wall.



That conclusion is the result of ballistics and forensic lab testing. It was announced by the Dauphin County District Attorney.



Police also killed the suspect, 31-year-old Kevin Sturgis, who was wanted on warrants in Philadelphia.



Authorities say Sturgis shot at officers first and lawmen were justified in returning fire.



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