Demetrius Hicks

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Demetrius Hicks is a fictional character in the 2003 American action crime thriller film A Man Apart, portrayed by actor Larenz Tate. He is a dedicated Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent and the longtime partner and best friend of fellow DEA agent Sean Vetter (Vin Diesel).

Growing up alongside Sean Vetter in Los Angeles, Demetrius eventually joins him in law enforcement. Together, they work as undercover narcotics officers fighting drug trafficking and organized crime along the United States–Mexico border. They successfully pursue and capture Mexican drug cartel leader Guillermo "Memo" Lucero.

When a dangerous drug trafficker known as Diablo takes control of the criminal organization, Demetrius continues working alongside Sean. He tries to keep his partner focused on their mission and reminds him not to let revenge consume his life after Sean's wife, Stacy, is murdered.

Demetrius is a loyal, courageous, street-smart, and dedicated law enforcement hero. Tragically, he is killed in an ambush intended for Sean, making his death a turning point in the story.

Character Information
- Full Name: Demetrius Hicks
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: DEA Special Agent / Undercover Narcotics Officer
- Affiliation: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Partner: Sean Vetter
- Played by: Larenz Tate
- Movie: A Man Apart (2003)
- Character Type: Law Enforcement Hero / Supporting Protagonist
- Status: Deceased (Killed in the line of duty)
Character classification: Law Enforcement Hero, DEA Agent, Crime Fighter, Undercover Officer, Supporting Character.