John Hopkins
1935
John J. Hopkins.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Patrolman
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