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Dominic Leone

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Apr 13, 1976

Victim Details

Councilman Dominic M. Leone

Male

Baltimore

MD

1976-04-13

50

Dominic

Leone

07/11/2026

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On a tragic spring day in 1976, Baltimore City Hall became the scene of a violent outburst that claimed the life of City Councilman Dominic M. Leone, a 50-year-old male. The councilman, a 15-year veteran of city politics, was fatally shot on April 13th by a man identified as 35-year-old Charles Hopkins. The devastating event unfolded around midday when Hopkins entered the municipal building, reportedly distraught over financial troubles and an impending eviction from his home. He had been ejecte ...
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  • Baltimore Sun: In 1976, Baltimore shocked by fatal City Hall shooting
  • Baltimore Councilman Is Slain And 4 Others Shot at City Hall (Published 1976)
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