Police Officer James Ray Hinkley
Mason Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, August 6, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 6, 1938
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Hinkley was shot and killed at 0225 hours while escorting a woman home from her the restaurant where she worked at. The two were attacked by the woman's estranged husband and Officer Hinkley was shot in the stomach with a 12-gauge shotgun. Although mortally wounded, Officer Hinkley was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Hinkley had served with the Mason Police Department for 2 years and had previously served with the Michigan State Constabulary during WWI. He was survived by his wife and two brothers.