Nyles Benjamin Hopkins, a 19-year-old male, was fatally shot on August 8, 2021, in Flint, Michigan. The incident occurred at an intersection near Mott Community College. Hopkins, who was from Saginaw, was in Flint visiting friends at the time of his death.
The shooting was described as a drive-by incident. That weekend was particularly violent in Flint, with a total of nine people being shot, and Hopkins was one of three individuals who lost their lives.
In the wake of his death, family and friends gathered for a community vigil at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Saginaw, a place where Hopkins had been a lifelong member. Loved ones remembered him as a respectful and helpful young man who was active in the church community, serving as an usher and playing in the church basketball league.
Family members, including his aunt, have publicly expressed their devastation and made pleas to end gun violence. As of the available online reports, there is no information regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting death of Nyles Benjamin Hopkins. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing.
