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Patrolman William Hicks | Kansas City Police Department, Kansas
Kansas City Police Department, Kansas

Patrolman

William Hicks

Kansas City Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch: Sunday, December 8, 1929

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman William Hicks was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to reports of a burglary. As Patrolman Hicks covered the back entrance to the location the suspects opened fire on him, fatally wounding him.

Patrolman Hicks was survived by his wife and child.