The suspect opened fire on their patrol car with high powered rifle. As the officers returned fire and attempted to locate cover Sergeant Hicks was struck in the chest and killed.
The suspect was taken into custody following the incident and convicted of murdering Sergeant Hicks. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Sergeant Hicks had served with the agency for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Age: 38
King County Sheriff's Office, Washington
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 24, 1982
Weapon Used: Rifle; .308 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
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The suspect opened fire on their patrol car with high powered rifle. As the officers returned fire and attempted to locate cover Sergeant Hicks was struck in the chest and killed.
The suspect was taken into custody following the incident and convicted of murdering Sergeant Hicks. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Sergeant Hicks had served with the agency for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Age: 38
King County Sheriff's Office, Washington
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 24, 1982
Weapon Used: Rifle; .308 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Information provided by rockthehouse. Thank you.