FBI agent shot and killed in Indiana, PA

JayBird · Post by **JayBird** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:50 pm

It's all over the news. Robert Korbe from Indiana, PA shot and killed Pittsburgh, PA FBI agent Sam Hicks around 4:00AM this morning after Korbe was issued a warrant for his arrest related to drug charges. This warrant issuing is linked to last week's drug raid in the Pittsburgh area. The agent who was shot and killed had become an agent in August 2007. He was previously a teacher then became a Baltimore police officer. He leaves behind a wife and 3 year old child. Sam was only 33 years old.

On a side note related to this: Boxer Paul Spadafora's girlfriend, Nadaine Russo was also arrested in this drug raid that hit over 30 homes in an around the Pittsburgh, PA area.

f.sciarrillo · Post by **f.sciarrillo** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:50 pm

I hope he fries. Sad, just sad.

onegunguitar · Post by **onegunguitar** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:57 pm

Just a correction Jaybird,he was shot in Indiana Township,Allegheny County.(not Indiana Pa.)

From the WJAC-TV webpage:
An FBI agent with local ties was shot and killed near Pittsburgh Tuesday.

Special Agent Samuel Hicks, 33, was serving a warrant at a home in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, when he was allegedly shot by a suspected cocaine dealer.

Hicks has family in the Rockwood, Somerset County area and at one time lived there.

A spokesman for the FBI said Hicks was shot around 6 a.m. as he and other law enforcement officials tried to serve a warrant at the home.

The homeowner and suspect, Robert Korbe was arrested and is expected to appear in federal court later on Wednesday.

Korbe is one of 35 people charged in a 27-count drug-trafficking indictment.

Hicks’ colleagues said they are deeply saddened by his death.

"As head of the FBI office, this is the most tragic information to deliver to spouse, children and colleagues.. Special Agent Hicks made ultimate sacrifice. (He) will be greatly missed by colleagues here in Pittsburgh and throughout the FBI,” said Special Agent in Charge Mike Rodriguez.

Hick had been stationed in Pittsburgh since August 2007 and had been with the FBI since March 2007. He was a former Baltimore police officer and school teacher.

JayBird · Post by **JayBird** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:11 pm

Thanks for the correction! I never heard of Indiana "Township" and being from the Indiana, PA area all I saw was Indiana and then the "oh my" factor kicked in. I was coming in to make the correction, but you're already on it...thanks!