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Patrolman William H. Hopkins | Newark Police Department, New Jersey Newark Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman

William H. Hopkins

Newark Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Thursday, June 21, 1917

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Motorcycle accident

Incident Date: 6/19/1917

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Hopkins was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding car. Another vehicle crashed into his motorcycle, causing him to sustain severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.

Patrolman Hopkins had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and two children.

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Patrolman Hopkins,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newark.

R.I.P.
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June 21, 2008

 

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