On the night of April 19, 2025, Concord, North Carolina police responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Princess Avenue Southwest around 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 65-year-old African American female Miriam Renee Blue-Hopkins deceased from a gunshot wound. Investigators determined that she had been shot during a domestic dispute with her husband, 67-year-old Michael Hopkins. He was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder.
Michael Hopkins is currently being held in the Cabarrus County jail under a $1 million bond.
Miriam Renee Blue-Hopkins, a 65-year-old African American woman, was remembered by friends and family as a cherished member of the community. Her funeral services were held on May 3, 2025, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Concord.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence in North Carolina, where such cases continue to have tragic outcomes.
