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James Hicks

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Hicks, a 27-year-old African American male from North Chicago, was tragically shot and killed on October 24, 2021, in Park City, Illinois. The incident occurred around noon outside an apartment complex in the 700 block of Sharon Avenue. Hicks was found unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by first responders to provide first aid, he was pronounced dead at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.

The investigation revealed that Hicks had been involve ...Read More
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  • 15-year-old charged with first-degree murder, robbery after North Chicago man shot to death in Park City
  • Daily Herald: Park City shooting victim identified
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    Victim Details

    James Hicks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Waukegan

    IL

    2021-10-24

    27

    James

    Hicks

    11/29/2025

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    12/12/2024
    I’ve been reading up on James Hicks’ case and it’s so tragic to think about how a simple trans... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
    Does anyone else find it incredibly unsettling how young the suspects are in James Hicks' case? At j... ...Read More
    11/30/2023
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