James Collins Killed by Brian Schneider Jr.

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Category: Police - County
Old Crime Scene Address:
1138 Embassy Avenue
Mapping Police Violence:

Deputies were initially called to investigate a domestic dispute at a home. Collins barricaded himself inside the house and a hostage rescue team tried to persuade Collins to surrender. After 12 hours, Collins allegedly exited the home holding a rifle. A sheriff's deputy guarding the arrest team fired at Collins, killing him.

Killer: Brian Schneider Jr.

Agency: Hernando County Sheriff's Office

Motive: Domestic Disturbance-family

Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance

Service Call: Yes

Body Camera: No

Official Disposition: Pending investigation

Victim Name: James Collins

Death Date: October 20, 2020

County: Hernando

Geography: Suburban

Gender: Male

Age: 61

Race: White

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not Fleeing

Washington Post Database ID: 6252

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