Quandavier Hicks, a 22-year-old African American man, was fatally shot by Cincinnati police officers on June 9, 2015. The incident occurred in Hicks' Northside apartment, where officers responded to a call about Hicks allegedly threatening to kill a couple after being accused of stealing from their home. When the officers arrived, they entered Hicks' apartment without a warrant and without announcing themselves.
Upon entering, Officer Doris Scott saw Hicks holding a rifle and fired her weapon, resulting in Hicks' death from a single bullet to the chest.
The shooting led to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Hicks' family in June 2016, which included claims of unlawful entry, excessive force, and deliberate indifference to a serious medical need. The lawsuit was initially dismissed in May 2019, but a federal appeals court reinstated it in May 2020, stating that the city may be liable for the officers violating Hicks' constitutional rights. The case has since been ongoing, with the family seeking accountability and policy reforms.
The incident has raised questions about police conduct and the use of force, particularly in situations involving entry into private residences without a warrant. Hicks' family continues to seek justice and has been supported by the Northside community throughout the legal process.
