On June 5, 2023, 61-year-old John William Hicks was found deceased in his apartment at the Cortland Chisholm Trail Apartments in southwest Fort Worth, Texas. A family member discovered Hicks with multiple gunshot wounds and contacted authorities. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Hicks died from these injuries.
Following an investigation, Fort Worth police arrested Hicks' 25-year-old son, Trevor Hicks, on June 16, 2023.
Trevor was charged with murder in connection with his father's death and was held in Tarrant County Jail with bond set at $150,000. Details regarding the motive or circumstances leading to the shooting were not immediately disclosed, as the arrest warrant affidavit was not released at that time.
John Hicks was a retired U.S. Air Force Sergeant who had served in Operation Desert Storm. After his military service, he worked as a correctional officer and parole officer in Texas, dedicating his life to supporting at-risk youth in Crowley and Fort Worth schools. He was remembered for his unwavering faith, commitment to family, and positive impact on those around him.
