Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Monday, June 1, 1914
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 19, 1914
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Patrolman Samuel Hickey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect for assault. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death. The Tennessee Supreme Court ordered a new trial and he was sentenced to life.
Patrolman Hickey had served with the Knoxville Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, child, and brother.