Murder warrant issued for man suspected in Liberty Park slaying

A warrant for felony murder has been issued for Jerome “CJ” Linzy Hopkins, who has been identified as associated with the May 22 homicide of Lonnie L. Reynolds, according to the Renton Police Department.

A warrant for felony murder has been issued for Jerome “CJ” Linzy Hopkins, who has been identified as associated with the May 22 homicide of Lonnie L. Reynolds, according to the Renton Police Department.

Reynolds, 20, of Seattle was shot in the torso at Liberty Park in Renton the evening of May 22 and died the next morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Her death was ruled a homicide by the King County medical examiner.

Hopkins is described as a 31-year-old black male, 6 feet tall and weighing 305 pounds.  He is also known to go by the name “CJ.”  Surveillance and apprehension teams are actively seeking Hopkins and pursuing all leads regarding his location, according to Renton police.

Hopkins is associated with a dark colored 2002 BMW 745 four-door (WA license AIT0364) and may also have access to a red 2005 Suzuki GSX R60 (WA license 972478).

Hopkins should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hopkins is asked to  call 911 or contact the Renton Police Department at 425-430-7500 and refer to case 13-5506.