Police Officer Romie Harris Hinson, Muskogee Police Department, Oklahoma

Police Officer Romie Harris Hinson

Muskogee Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, December 9, 1934

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Romie 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

accident investigation, Impaired Driver

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Officer 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