CCPD officer Kyle Hicks dies from injuries sustained in the line of duty

Corpus Christi police officer Kyle Hicks has died of injuries he suffered in the line of duty, the department announced Wednesday evening.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce to our police family and the Corpus Christi community the passing of Officer Kyle Hicks,” Corpus Christi police posted on their Facebook page. “Officer Hicks sustained injuries in the line of duty on April 20, 2024. We mourn the loss of a great husband, father, brother, son, friend and co-worker.

“Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Hicks.”

The officer was shot while responding to a call of domestic disturbance and shots fired at the Summer House Apartments on the city’s Southside at 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

The man who shot and ultimately killed Hicks was identified Tuesday by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s officer as 26-year-old Colton Foster. He was shot and killed at the scene by officers responding with Hicks.

Hicks leaves behind a wife and four children. He worked with the Corpus Christi police for two years.

The department asks for privacy for his family and said that in his last act of service, Hicks' organs will be donated.

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