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