Bio & Incident Details
Age: 52
Tour: 2 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/6/1938
Weapon: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect: Shot and killed
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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.
