This is Bobby Hutton. Lil Bobby Hutton was the first to join the newly formed Black Panther Party for Self Defense. He was only 16 years old when he joined but like many in the community he believed in the ideals that Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton had outlined in the Ten-Point Program; he was dedicated to serving his community. On April 6, 1968, Oakland police ambushed a carload of Black Panther Party members on a side street. An hour and a half shootout ensued, resulting in the death of Bobby Hutton and the arrest of all others present on the scene. Bobby Hutton was shot more than twelve times after he had already surrendered and stripped down to his underwear to prove he was not armed. Bobby was well trusted and became the BPP’s first treasurer. Bobby was a key organizer for Black Student Unions on high school campuses. He was a key organizer of the Free Huey rallies in front of the Alameda County Courthouse. April 12th is Lil’ Bobby Hutton day. God bless you Bobby Hutton. Thank you for your contributions.