Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Whitethorne when police said Collins fled in a dark-colored SUV. After police spotted and followed the vehicle, Collins then fled by foot through the neighborhood. Witnessess said officers gave numerous commands for the suspect to drop his gun before they opened shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Marese Vince Collins
Agency Responsible: Columbus Division of Police
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 7, 2016
County: Franklin
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: other
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1239
Geography: Urban