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Maria Hicks

Death by Force
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Maria Elena Hicks, a 57-year-old grandmother from Pico Rivera, California, tragically lost her life on August 13, 2007, after being shot in the head. The incident occurred on August 10, 2007, when Hicks confronted a group of gang members who were tagging a wall near her home. Hicks, known for her strong stance against graffiti and community vandalism, honked her horn and flashed her headlights at the taggers, attempting to deter them from defacing the property. This act of bravery, however, led ...Read More
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  • Women Against Gun Violence: Maria Elena Hicks - Women Against Gun Violence
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    Victim Details

    Maria Elena Hicks

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Pico-rivera

    CA

    2007-08-13

    57

    Maria

    Hicks

    11/19/2025

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    Does anyone else feel like this case is a huge reminder of how dangerous it can be to confront gang ... ...Read More
    05/11/2024
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