Policeman John Volberg Wicks

John Volberg Wicks

Policeman John Wicks succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day at 1305 Emden Street in Wilmington.

He had responded to a domestic disturbance call in which a man had assaulted his wife and son. When he arrived at the scene, the man shot him twice in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Wicks returned fire and killed the suspect.

Policeman Wicks was transported to White Memorial Hospital, where he passed away the following day.

Policeman Wicks was a United States Navy Reserve WWI veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and parents.