Police search for man in deadly stabbing of Brooklyn bouncer

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police are searching for a man in connection with the deadly stabbing of a Brooklyn bouncer back on Feb. 10.

Laurence Hopkins, 61, was stabbed several times in the neck at the Garden Bar and Grill, according to authorities. Police said a group of men started harassing a woman working at the restaurant, which led to a fight.

Hopkins was trying to calm people down when someone broke free and stabbed him, according to authorities.

One of the wounds was so deep it went through his tongue, according to authorities.

Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.

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