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Bobby Francois

Case from Port Arthur, TX dated Mar 17, 2025

Victim Details

Bobby Francois

Male

Black / African American

Port Arthur

TX

2025-03-17

42

Bobby

Francois

07/10/2026

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Bobby Francois, a 42-year-old man from Port Arthur, Texas, tragically lost his life after being shot at the Prince Hall Village Apartments. The incident occurred on March 17, 2025, and Francois was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Galveston. His family remembers him as a devoted father and cherished family member, expressing deep sorrow over his sudden and violent passing.

The shooting involved an off-duty security guard, Najel Ray Hopkins, who was employed at the apartment complex. ...
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  • KBTV: $200,000 bond for off-duty security guard charged in Prince Hall Village shooting
  • 12newsnow.com: Port Arthur man dies in a Galveston hospital following Monday shooting at Port Arthur apartment complex
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