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. Alongside Eldridge Cleaver and other Panthers, he was involved in an ambush on Oakland police that wounded two officers. Hutton was killed by the police under disputed circumstances. Cleaver stated Hutton was shot while surrendering with his hand up, while police stated he ignored commands and tried to flee.
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Robert James Hutton 21 April 1950 Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
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Died |
6 April 1968 (aged 17) Oakland, California, USA
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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