U.S. Air Force · United States 
Clayton Hicks
2000
Clayton Wayne Hicks Jr. served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Patrolman Scooby Hicks was shot and killed while off duty after being recognized as a police officer at 2692 Fizer Road.
He was attending a party at a friend's house when another partygoer recognized him as the police officer who had almost arrested her for a domestic violence charge several weeks earlier. The woman's boyfriend then started arguing with Patrolman Hicks, pulled out a handgun, and shot him. Patrolman Hicks was armed but was not able to return fire.
Patrolman Hicks' murderer was found guilty of reckless homicide and sentenced to only 42 months in prison.
He was attending a party at a friend's house when another partygoer recognized him as the police officer who had almost arrested her for a domestic violence charge several weeks earlier. The woman's boyfriend then started arguing with Patrolman Hicks, pulled out a handgun, and shot him. Patrolman Hicks was armed but was not able to return fire.
Patrolman Hicks' murderer was found guilty of reckless homicide and sentenced to only 42 months in prison.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1993 – 1997
Also Served
Memphis Police Department
Patrolman
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