LaMont Cricket Nichols, 30, was fatally shot on March 30, 2024, at about 6:12 p.m. in the Harry S. Truman Apartments on North Second Street in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. Police found Nichols with a gunshot wound to the chest and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Warrick asked Hicks to leave because of prior issues; Nichols intervened and supported Warrick’s request. Surveillance footage and officers say Hicks stood in the apartment doorway, drew a 9mm handgun and shot Nichols as he approached her, despite having a clear path to exit. Hicks remained at the scene, admitted she fired the weapon, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, and was held without bail pending a preliminary hearing set for April 12, 2024. Authorities say Hicks legally purchased the firearm in June 2023.

Friends and family have posted online tributes to Nichols. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Department tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.