Robert Wayne Lee, also known as "Boopac Shakur," a 40-year-old man from Pontiac gained a following on social media for his efforts to expose alleged child predators.

On Friday, (September 29th) Robert was shot and killed during an argument with two teenagers at a restaurant in Pontiac after confronting them.

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Robert Wayne Lee AKA Boopac Shakur Shot Dead

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The Oakland County sheriff's office said Robert Wanye Lee aka 'Boopac Shakur" had accused one of the teens of being a pedophile and punched him.

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One of the teens then took out a knife and the other, suspected to be the younger one, shot Lee several times before the pair fled the restaurant.

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Lee was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.

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The Two suspects, believed to be from the Pontiac area, were arrested early Saturday afternoon in Pontiac.

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“While we certainly understand his desire to hold child predators accountable, many times well-intentioned individuals who engaged in this don’t know the standard of evidence required for convictions and often underestimate the potential for violence confronting a suspected predator,” -Sheriff Michael Bouchard"

 

A GoFundMe Has Been Set Up For His Daughter.

The GoFundMe account said it was set up to Honor the Legacy of a True Hometown Hero for Ah'vyana. The money raised will go toward Lee’s funeral and his daughter, to provide her with the opportunities and education that Robert dreamt of for her.

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