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Resided:
OK, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 09, 1934
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 50 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Muskogee Police Dept.
OK
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
6 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
OK
USA
Sun. Dec. 09, 1934
Summary:
Officer Hinson died of a gunshot wound he received six days earlier after responding to a traffic accident. Officer Hinson responded to a traffic accident in downtown Muskogee. The accident involved a taxi driver who was intoxicated and a local citizen. When Officer Hinson attempted to arrest the taxi driver for driving under the influence, the suspect produced a weapon and shot Officer Hinson in the chest. He was transporting to a local hospital where remained until his death, six days later.
Officer Hinson had served with the Muskogee Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife.
