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Nicholas Hopkins

Case from Pikeville, KY dated Mar 17, 2016

Victim Details

Nicholas Hopkins

Male

White / Caucasian

Pikeville

KY

2016-03-17

36

Nicholas

Hopkins

06/25/2026

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In a tragic event that unfolded in Pikeville, Kentucky, Nicholas 'Nick' Dean Hopkins, a 36-year-old Caucasian male, was found deceased on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Hopkins, a promising medical student at the University of Pikeville, was discovered in an apartment on Main Street with gunshot wounds. Originally from Florence, Kentucky, he was known for his diverse interests which included ice skating, gymnastics, diving, and taekwondo, though his greatest joy was said to be spending time with his ...
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  • Obituary of Nicholas Hopkins | Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home
  • Nicholas Hopkins, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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