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Menkie Woodard-Collins

Death by Force
Case Description
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Menkie Woodard-Collins, a 24-year-old resident of Harlem, Manhattan, tragically lost his life on September 13, 2021. He was fatally shot in the head during an early-morning altercation on West 139th Street near Malcolm X Boulevard. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. outside the Savoy Park apartment complex, a location known for its history of violence. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people scatter from the scene. Woodard-Collins was found by police officers sprawled ...Read More
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  • nydailynews.com: Man, 24, fatally shot in head during clash on Harlem street
  • New York Post: 3 injured, 1 critically in early morning NYC shootings, cops say
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    Victim Details

    Menkie Woodard-Collins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Manhattan

    NY

    2021-09-13

    24

    Menkie

    Woodard-Collins

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I still can't get over the loss of Menkie Woodard-Collins. Reading about his work with Avenues for J... ...Read More
    06/14/2024
    I've been following the case of Menkie Woodard-Collins, and something that really sticks out to me i... ...Read More
    10/30/2023
    I keep thinking about the role Menkie played in his community and how devastating his loss is for so... ...Read More
    10/24/2023
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