Victor Mel Hicks, 64, was shot and killed in Saint Joseph, Missouri, on January 12, 2022. A lifelong Saint Joseph resident born July 9, 1957, he was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather known to many as 1 pops. His children include LaResha Tonyelle Dennis and Michael Ger'Shon Dennis, and he is survived by his mother, Mary Margaret Hicks, and numerous siblings who remain in the area.

A funeral service was held at New Hope Baptist Church, and he was interred at Ashland Cemetery. The family describes his loss as profound and the community responded with considerable support.

If anyone knew Victor, his routines, or has information about what happened on January 12, 2022, please come forward with what you know.