John Volberg Wicks served in the U.S. Navy.
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.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Policeman Wicks gave the Los Angeles Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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