Homicide Report > Kyon Hicks, 26
Kyon Hicks, 26
Died Jan. 24, 2012
Kyon Hicks, a 26-year-old black man, was shot and killed Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the 1500 block of 206th Street in Harbor Gateway, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Hicks was standing in front of his apartment building with several friends about 1:05 p.m. when they got into a fight with three unknown black suspects, according to an LAPD news release.
One of the unknown people then pulled out a gun and began firing at Hicks and his friends, officials said. Hicks was struck before running a short distance and collapsing. His friend suffered a graze wound, police said.
After the shooting, authorities were called and Hicks was taken by paramedics to a hospital where he died. According to coroner's records, he suffered a gunshot wound to the back.
It's unknown if the shooting was gang-related.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooters is asked to contact Harbor homicide Dets. Boris Oliva at (310) 726-7881 or Fernando Rivas at (310) 726-7882. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Harbor Gateway
- Age: 26
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LAPD Harbor
- Race/Ethnicity: Black
- Circumstance: Fight
- Crime scene: Residence
Five reader comments about Kyon Hicks
This is very upsetting to me and my family for Kyon Hicks was my stepson and his life was cut short behind something and someone stupid and no heart, no one deserves to die by the hands of another indiviual because you feel they should. You are not the judge nor the jury so who gave you the right to make that decision, this was someone child,father,brother, uncle,grandchild, cousin etc and to the person and persons hope you are caught and they throw away the key...Forever in my heart Kyon, your stepmother 11/14/85 - 1/24/12 gone but will you ever be forgotten..Love you!!
Feb. 1, 2012 at 4:35 p.m.
Kyon will be missed dearly. He was a good person with a big heart. He would give you the shirt off his back, just like he had given me so many times. May god welcome you with open arms and may you be forever at peace up there in Heaven.
Feb. 7, 2012 at 1:07 p.m.
This story is not correct he was not at his apartment... also several details of this story are way off! You also failed to mention he left 3 children behind!
Feb. 8, 2012 at 10:38 p.m.
Man, I sure do miss my homie Kyon. Like Natashia said, his life was cut too short, way too short. He was like a big brother to me. We hung out almost everyday for two years in Torrance and Harbor Gateway. He was a friendly, fun loving, easy going guy with the whole world ahead of him. He loved his 3 children and his family to whom my heart goes out to. Where he was slain that day was a familiar spot that we kicked it at often. Anyone with any info even if you think it could be big or small PLEASE come forward even if it's anonymously. Justice needs to be served in this matter. A beloved father, family member, friend, and member of his community was taken with no disregard to his life. RIP KYON. God Bless your soul.
(please email me if you have any information regarding what happened or how I can get in in touch with his family. nfloe1@gmail.com )
March 6, 2012 at 8:39 a.m.
Keyon was ma brother. Frm another. Mother he was always about rap never violent person he inspired me 2 to be a good person he one of a kind I love u bro....ur sis Tab ur tinymite
April 27, 2012 at 2:14 p.m.
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