Man killed in shooting helped organize ‘Bikes Up Guns Down’ group in Muskegon
Updated Feb 04, 2021;
Posted Feb 04, 2021
Arik Hoffman, 23, of the Muskegon area, died after a shooting on Jan. 24 in Muskegon Heights (Courtesy: Tavin Allen)
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He had spent time in jail before and had weapons-related convictions on his record.
But last year, the 23-year-old Hoffman was inspired by a YouTube video that involved motorcycles. He brainstormed with a friend and they created the new Muskegon group “Bikes Up Guns Down.”
“He was trying to change his life around and was really getting into that,” said Kerri Hoffman, his mother.