Body Camera Footage Exposes Cameron Hopkins’ Alleged Kidnapping and Murder of Ex-Girlfriend Khaliyah Jones in High-Speed Chase
Cameron Hopkins, 20, is accused of kidnapping and murdering his ex-girlfriend Khaliyah Jones in a high-speed police chase that culminated in shots being fired, as captured in body-worn camera footage of the incident.
Hopkins now faces a range of charges, including kidnapping, malice murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. (PHOTO: Law & Crime)
Details Emerge in Cameron Hopkins’ Alleged Kidnapping and Murder of Khaliyah Jones
Cameron Hopkins, a 20-year-old man, is accused of a series of crimes in multiple jurisdictions in the Atlanta metro area, including kidnapping and murder. According to Atlanta News First, the incident in question unfolded on July 16, when Hopkins kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Khaliyah Jones, from her workplace at a WingStop in Fayetteville, Georgia. A witness reported seeing Hopkins accost Jones with a weapon and forcibly taking her into his red Camaro.
Law enforcement quickly pursued the fleeing vehicle and eventually cornered it at Lovejoy High School using a PIT maneuver. Shots were fired during the confrontation, resulting in Jones being found dead from a gunshot wound. Hopkins was apprehended after officers deployed irritants into his vehicle.
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Cameron Hopkins Weeps as Officers Dispute Claims of Self-Inflicted Shooting, Prior Kidnapping Incident Revealed
During the arrest, officers can be heard attempting to coax Hopkins out of the car, and he can be seen wiping tears from his eyes. He claimed that Jones had shot herself, but officers believe it was him who fired the fatal shot. It is revealed that prior to this incident, Hopkins had already kidnapped Jones once before and was out on bond for related charges, including terroristic threats and aggravated assault.
The body-worn camera footage obtained by Law&Crime captures the intense and tragic events surrounding the kidnapping and its aftermath. Hopkins now faces a range of charges, including kidnapping, malice murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. The case highlights the seriousness of domestic violence and the dangers associated with high-speed pursuits and violent confrontations with law enforcement.
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