Philadelphia Police Officer Henry Hicks

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Police Officer Henry Hicks
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 24, 1946

 

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

 

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 24, 1946
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Convicted

 

Officer Hicks was shot and killed after encountering a runaway juvenile on Frankford Avenue near Ruan Street. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Hicks' service weapon and shot him. The boy was arrested and sentenced to only a few years in prison for the murder.

 

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