Arnold Farris Hopkins, 35, was found dead of a gunshot wound inside a private residence in the 2600 block of Lawndale Drive in Champaign, Illinois, on October 14, 2018. Officers from the Champaign Police Department discovered his body at about 1:30 a.m.; investigators classified the death as a homicide.

Born October 31, 1982, in Chicago, Hopkins was living in Champaign at the time and was remembered for a jovial personality and an ability to make others laugh. According to the police, the investigation remains active but no arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced.

The family and community continue to seek answers and closure. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please contact the Champaign Police Department.