U.S. Army · United States 
Louis Hinkel
1974
Louis Arthur Hinkel served the U.S. Army for 3 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Lieutenant Louis Hinkel was shot and killed by a man armed with a rifle at 14251 Robertson Street in Dearborn. When Lieutenant Hinkel arrived at the scene, he attempted to talk the man into dropping the rifle, but the man opened fire, killing him. He was transported to Oakwood Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The subject, 24, was taken into custody by other officers. He was convicted of Lieutenant Hinkel's murder and sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison on December 3, 1992. Lieutenant Hinkel was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Dearborn Police Department for 27 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1943 – 1945
Also Served
Dearborn Police Department
Lieutenant
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