U.S. Army · United States 
Raymond Hicks
1976
Raymond Earl Hicks Sr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Raymond Hicks was shot and killed by a narcotics suspect. He was shot in the chest as he and four other officers searched a home in Inglewood for drugs. The homeowner, 31, was charged with murder and possession of illegal drugs. On February 7, 1977, charges against the suspect were dismissed. The judge said the search warrant was improper. Officer Hicks was a United States Vietnam War Army veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
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