Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Oliver Hopkins was killed when his police motorcycle was intentionally struck by a suspect in a pickup truck at the intersection of 20th Street and M Street. Upon being hit, his motorcycle got stuck under the truck, and he was dragged more than a block. He succumbed to injuries while in surgery three hours later. The suspect was later arrested by the chief of police and subsequently sentenced to two years. Sergeant Hopkins had been promoted to sergeant the previous day, and he requested to stay on motorcycle patrol. He had served with the San Diego Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, children, and parents.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Hopkins gave the San Diego Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Diego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Hopkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Oliver S. 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At San Diego Police Dept., 27 of 38 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Oliver S. Hopkins's cause is highlighted.
How Oliver S. Hopkins Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to two years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Oliver S. Hopkins is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Oliver S. Hopkins was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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