Leroy “Jerry” Hickman Jr.

Deadly force

Leroy Hickman, who had been characterized to the sheriff's office as unstable, was shot and killed by deputies who had been sent to his home to arrest him in connection with domestic assault charges. Police alleged Hickman had made aggressive moves toward the officers with his right arm extended in their direction and that he failed to heed repeated demands that he take his left hand out of his pocket.