John Volberg Wicks

End of watch — Wednesday, March 23, 1927

Rank

Policeman

Serial number

Unknown

Division

San Pedro

Location

1305 Emden St.

Cause of death

Shot during a Family Dispute

Policeman Wicks succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day. He had responded to a domestic disturbance call in which a man had assaulted his wife and son. When he arrived at the scene, the man shot him twice in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Wicks returned fire and killed the suspect. Policeman Wicks had served with the Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife.