Hicks was shot by an officer during a physical struggle at a gas station, according to authorities. The officer was responding to a call from Hicks's wife alleging that Hicks was hitting her. A witness reportedly claimed the officer started the struggle by striking Hicks first while handcuffing him. Authorities later said the officer tried to use a Taser on Hicks but that the weapon was knocked from his hand. The officer was treated for a bite to a hand and was being monitored for a possible concussion.
Victim's Name: Kevin Hicks
Agency Responsible: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 5, 2016
County: Marion
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1438
Geography: Urban