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Arnold Hopkins

Case from Champaign, IL dated Oct 14, 2018

Victim Details

Arnold Hopkins

Male

Black / African American

Champaign

IL

2018-10-14

35

Arnold

Hopkins

06/27/2026

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Arnold Farris Hopkins, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 14, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois. Born on October 31, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, Arnold was known for his jovial personality and his ability to make others laugh. He was a resident of Champaign at the time of his death.

On the night of October 14, 2018, Arnold Hopkins was found inside a private residence in the 2600 block of Lawndale Drive with a fatal gunshot wound. The Champaign Police Depar ...
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  • ILLINOISHOMEPAGE: Leads needed in man's shooting death
  • Arnold Hopkins Obituary | Oct 14, 2018 | Urbana, IL
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