Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, Texas
End of Watch Friday, September 14, 1923
Add to My HeroesWilliam Emory Hicks
Deputy Constable William Hicks was shot and killed by a federal prohibition agent in a case of mistaken identity at the Sims Bayou bridge along the Houston-Galveston Road.
Constable Hicks and another constable came across the two federal agents transferring a case of confiscated liquor into their car. Believing the federal agents were bootleggers, the constables confronted them. The two federal agents also thought the two constables were bootleggers and a shootout ensued in which Constable Hicks was fatally wounded.
Deputy Constable Hicks was survived by his mother, three brothers, and one sister.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Thursday, September 13, 1923
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsConstable Hicks,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harris County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 14, 2023
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