Dwale Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, July 11, 1932
Add to My HeroesHoover Hinton
Chief of Police Hoover Hinton succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier while attempting to arrest two men for being drunk on the railroad tracks.
The men had held a grudge against Chief Hinton for an incident several years earlier in which the chief had fatally shot a family member during an arrest.
Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Hinton was able to return fire and killed both suspects.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, July 2, 1932
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsChief Hinton,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dwale.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 11, 2022
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