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Derrick Deon Hicks

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Apr 21, 2016

Victim Details

Derrick Deon Hicks

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2016-04-21

25

Derrick

Deon Hicks

07/15/2026

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Derrick Deon Hicks, a 25-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was tragically killed on April 21, 2016. According to reports, Hicks was standing on the sidewalk at the corner of 89th Street and Budlong Avenue in the Westmont area of South Los Angeles when he was approached by another man. Witnesses stated that the two men were conversing when the other man suddenly pulled out a gun and shot Hicks multiple times. Hicks fell to the ground and was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, wher ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Derrick Deon Hicks, 25 - The Homicide Report
  • Derrick Deon Hicks, age 25 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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