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Arnold Hopkins

Case from Champaign, IL dated Oct 13, 2018

Victim Details

Arnold Hopkins

December 19, 2022

Male

Unknown

Champaign

IL

2018-10-13

Arnold

Hopkins

07/07/2026


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Arnold F. Hopkins, age 35, was killed on October 13, 2018, in Champaign, Illinois. He was found inside a private residence in the 2600 block of Lawndale Drive with a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., and authorities have been investigating the case since. The Champaign Police Department has requested assistance from anyone who may have been in the area at the time, including motorists, pedestrians, and residents with home surveillance footage. The investigation remains ...
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  • VIDEO: Champaign County Crime Stoppers... - The News-Gazette
  • Arnold Hopkins, age 35 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Arnold's loss has been so hard for the community, and I can only imagine the pain his family is goin... ...Read More
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