Officer Kyle Hicks has died after being shot in the line of duty while responding to a call for service. (Corpus Christi Police Department)
Corpus Christi, Texas
Texas authorities say they are mourning the death of an officer who was shot in the line of duty over the weekend.
According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, Officer Kyle Hicks died of his injuries 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,” the police department shared.
Police said Hicks was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance at an area apartment complex during the overnight hours on Saturday.
According to reports, a struggle ensued between Hicks and a 26-year-old man, later identified as Colton Foster. Hicks ended up being shot and other officers returned fire, striking and killing Foster.
The wounded officer was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries before dying on Wednesday.
“We mourn the loss of a great husband, father, brother, son, friend and co-worker,” the department shared.
Hicks was married to his high school sweetheart and was a father to four children, according to a GoFundMe account.
His mother thanked the community for the outpouring of support the family has already received.
“We are beyond grateful for the overwhelming generosity and continuous prayer support,” she shared. “Kyle is the light of our life. We are so proud of him, the man he is. He is generous, kind, and compassionate.”
The fundraiser has surpassed the $50,000 goal, receiving more than $80,000 in donations as of Wednesday night.
Hicks worked for the Corpus Christi Police Department for the past two years.
The department said, “As his last act of service”, officer Hicks will be giving the gift of organ donation to save as many lives as possible.