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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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three brothers, and a sister.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Hinson gave the Muskogee Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Muskogee community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Romie Harris Hinson served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Muskogee Police Department has lost 8 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Romie is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Romie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Romie is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 2 officers at Muskogee Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1934, 14 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Romie was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Muskogee Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 46.3 and 50.8; the middle age was 50. Romie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Romie was 50. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Romie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Romie was 50. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Romie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Romie was 50. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Romie had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 50% of these deaths at Muskogee Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 50%.
December holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 8 deaths at Muskogee Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Muskogee Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Romie among them.
Where
Military Service
Romie Harris Hinson served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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