Collins had a number of outstanding warrants, and Newton County Sheriff's Deputies went to a residence to arrest him. Collins reportedly would not exit the home, and a SWAT team was called to assist. Collins eventually exited the home, and police claim he pulled out a gun and began shooting. A deputy shot and killed Collins.
Agency: Newton County Sheriff's Office
Motive: warrant for arrest (aggravated assault, fake imprisonment, pointing a gun)
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Alexander Matthew Collins
Death Date: June 22, 2021
County: Newton
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Washington Post Database ID: 6988