Bobby Hutton
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Robert James Hutton (April 21, 1950 – April 6, 1968), also known as "Lil' Bobby", was the treasurer and first recruit to join the Black Panther Party.[1] Alongside Eldridge Cleaver and other Panthers, he was involved in a confrontation with Oakland police that wounded two officers. Hutton was killed by the police under disputed circumstances. Cleaver stated Hutton was shot while surrendering with his hands up, while police stated he ignored commands and tried to flee.[2]
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Bobby James Hutton | |
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Born | Robert James Hutton (1950-04-21)April 21, 1950 |
Died | April 6, 1968(1968-04-06) (aged 17) |
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California, U.S. |
Other names | Bobby Joe Hutton |
Occupation(s) | Political activist, Treasurer of Black Panther Party |
Organization | Black Panther Party (1966-1968) |
Movement | Black Power Movement, Black Liberation Movement |
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