Atascosa County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1965
Add to My HeroesGeorge Thomas Hindes
Constable George Hindes was shot and killed after instructing a man to return home.
Constable Hindes had encountered the man while on patrol shortly after midnight. The suspect began to argue and then shot Constable Hindes seven times with a .22 caliber handgun. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to life in prison.
Constable Hindes had served with the Atascosa County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 for only six months and had previously served with the Atascosa County Sheriff's Department.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
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