Walter Hicks, 43, was fatally shot on April 12, 2024, in the 16500 block of South Wood Street in Markham, Illinois. The shooting took place near the intersection of 165th and Wood Streets; police focused part of their search on a nearby house as they looked for clues.

Markham Police Chief Jack Genius led the investigation. By the Sunday after the shooting four people had been taken into custody for questioning, but no charges had been filed and no arrests announced. Chief Genius described the incident as isolated and said it did not pose a broader threat to the community. Hicks is listed in the National Gun Violence Memorial as a victim of gun violence.

The investigation remains active and the department said it is working to identify who was responsible and to provide closure for Hicks’ family and friends. If anyone has information about Walter Hicks or the April 12 shooting in the 16500 block of South Wood Street, please come forward.