Muskogee Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Sunday, December 9, 1934
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 3, 1934
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Hinson died of a gunshot wound he received six days earlier after responding to a traffic accident.
Officer Hinson and another officer 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. His partner returned fire killing the suspect. Officer Hinson 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.