Muskogee Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, December 9, 1934
Add to My HeroesRomie Harris Hinson
Police Officer Romie Hinson succumbed to a gunshot wound he received on December 3, 1934, while responding to a traffic collision.
Officer Hinson and his partner were investigating a traffic crash in downtown Muskogee involving an intoxicated taxi driver 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 transported to a local hospital, where he remained until his death six days later.
Officer Hinson was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Muskogee Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, three brothers, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, December 3, 1934
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Hinson,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 9, 2024
