The New Haven Police Department is mourning the death of one of their officers who died over the weekend.
Officials said Officer Michael Hinton died on Sunday after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer.
Officer Hinton was an eight-year veteran of the police department.
"Officer Hinton inspired us all with his unwavering positive spirit and selfless dedication to his work and family," New Haven Police Department posted on Facebook.
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He leaves behind his wife, Genoveva Hinton, his daughter Nora, and his son Michael.
Services for Officer Hinton are to be held on Thursday, Oct. 20.
Calling hours will be held at Iovanne Funeral Home, 11 Wooster Place in New Haven from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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A grave-side funeral will follow at Orange Center Cemetery on Orange Center Road in Orange at 1:30 p.m.
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