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Policeman Milton Hinkle was shot and killed with his own weapon after being attacked by a mob of miners.
Policeman Hinkle was attempting to calm a disturbance when the group of people became unruly. One of the men in the group grabbed Policeman Hinkle's service revolver and shot him with it.
The suspect's brother was apprehended and taken to the city jail. A group of citizens removed the brother from the jail and hanged him, believing he had shot Policeman Hinkle. However, the other brother was the actual shooter. He was arrested in Oakland, California, on April 12th, 1904. He was tried for murder and acquitted.
Policeman Hinkle died of his wounds at 2 am the following morning.
Policeman Hinkle was survived by his wife and daughter.
Survivors
Policeman Hinkle was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Hinkle served with the Pittsburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pittsburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Hinkle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Milton is the only officer of Pittsburg Police Department remembered here.
Milton is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Milton is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Milton is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1902, 3 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1902, 104 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1902, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Milton was 41. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Milton was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Milton was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pittsburg Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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