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Bobby Hopkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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Bobby Bernard Hopkins, a 36-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2021, in Gainesville, Florida. On that fateful day, Hopkins was at the Swamp Car Wash on East University Avenue when he was shot in the chest. Despite his efforts to seek help by calling 911, he succumbed to his injuries at UF Health Shands Hospital. The incident left behind a grieving family, including his two minor children.

The investigation into Bobby Hopkins' death revealed that the shoote ...Read More
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  • https://www.wcjb.com: UPDATE: Shooter identified in deadly Gainesville car wash shooting, warrant issued
  • https://www.wcjb.com: Man dies from gunshot wound to the chest at Swamp Car Wash
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    Victim Details

    Bobby Hopkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Gainesville

    FL

    2021-05-22

    36

    Bobby

    Hopkins

    11/08/2025

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    Can we talk about the role of surveillance in this case? I feel for Bobby's family; they've been thr... ...Read More
    06/21/2024
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