FBI AGENT KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

Pittsburgh,
PA—Special Agent Samuel Hicks, assigned to the Pittsburgh FBI Office,
was fatally shot today while executing a federal search warrant
associated with a drug distribution ring. One suspect is in custody and
an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is
being conducted.


Special Agent Hicks, 33, joined the
FBI in March 2007 and reported to the Pittsburgh Office in August 2007.
He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Special Agent Hicks
is a former police officer with the Baltimore Police Department and
also worked as a teacher. He is survived by his wife and three-year-old
son.



“This is a real tragedy with the loss of such a talented agent who made
the ultimate sacrifice for his country when putting on a badge and
accepting the responsibility for protecting our nation,” said Special
Agent in Charge Michael A. Rodriguez. “The FBI family mourns alongside
Agent Hicks’ family. We ask that the media and the public respect the
family's privacy during this very difficult time.”



"The loss of Sam Hicks is a tragedy," said FBI Director Robert S.
Mueller, III. "Our hearts and prayers go out to Sam's family and the
members of the Pittsburgh Field Office."

He looks so young. May his family find comfort and peace through this ordeal.

Thank you, S.A. Hicks for your service.

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