This article describes the shooting of immigration inspector Hopkinson by Mewa Singh. The incident in connected with the Komagata Maru incident, during which Hopkinson played a pivotal role, and the acquittal of Ram Singh in another shooting incident. It details the shooting; compiles several witness statements; describes Mewa Singh--s statements and behavior after his arrest; describes reactions from various members of the English community; and finally discusses Hopkinson--s early life, his career in Vancouver, and pays a tribute to him in the form of a short editorial describing his life and character.
