Donald J. Hicks Killed by Metropolis Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
Illinois Rte 145 and Waldo Church Rd
Mapping Police Violence:

Authorities reported that Hicks was suicidal, and when they responded to a call they found him driving. As a car chase ended because Hicks drove over spike strips, officers allege that he pointed a gun at an officer, and the officer then shot him to death.

Victim's Name: Donald J. Hicks

Agency Responsible: Metropolis Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 63

Race: White

Date of Death: April 2, 2015

County: Massac

Cause of Death: Gunshot, Taser

Official Disposition: Unreported

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 288

Geography: Rural

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