Police Officer Richard G. Hinshaw

Police Officer Richard G. Hinshaw | Saint Paul Police Department, Minnesota
Saint Paul Police Department, Minnesota
Police Officer Richard G. Hinshaw

Saint Paul Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, October 1, 1937

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Richard G. Hinshaw

Officer Hinshaw was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. A pedestrian ran into the road in front of his motorcycle at Rondo and MacKubin Streets. Officer Hinshaw struck the pedestrian, causing the motorcycle to go out of control. He suffered a severe head injury and succumbed to those injuries 11 days later.
Officer Hinshaw had been with the agency for only six months. He was survived by his parents and brother.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Monday, September 20, 1937
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