Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Hopkins was shot in the abdomen and killed by another patrolman inside a cafe at 350 Tenth Avenue at 1:55 p.m., just after he finished lunch. The patrolman then shot and killed himself. The motive for the murder-suicide that happened at Louis Moller's Occidental Bar and Grill is unknown. However, witnesses said the patrolman who shot Patrolman Hopkins appeared inebriated and upset when Patrolman Hopkins refused to have a drink with him. Patrolman Hopkins, a military veteran, served 14 years in law enforcement and was assigned to the 14th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Hopkins gave the New York City Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John J. Hopkins served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman John J. Hopkins is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John J. Hopkins's cause is highlighted.
How John J. Hopkins Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John J. Hopkins is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John J. Hopkins was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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