According to the FBI, police were serving an arrest warrant for Collins at the motel when gun fire erupted as they approached the motel room door. During the barrage, a fire started in the room and spread to envelop the entire motel. The FBI is still processing the crime scene, while ATF and the fire marshal are conducting the fire investigation. The Topeka Police Dept., Shawnee Co. Sheriff's Office, and Kansas Highway Patrol are assisting with the investigation.
Victim's Name: Orlando Collins
Agency Responsible: U.S. Marshals Service
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 23, 2016
County: Shawnee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Urban