On a summer evening in Carencro, Louisiana, the life of Joseph Warren Collins, a 44-year-old African American man, was cut short. On June 12, 2014, Collins was fatally shot, his death leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends. A native of Arnaudville and a resident of Opelousas, he was known as a compassionate and lovable person, regarded by some as the "world's best brother/father figure."
Joseph was a man with strong community ties, a member of the St.
Catherine Catholic Church, and was also involved with the Kenfolk Riders and 69 Studs and Stallions. His sudden and violent death was a shock to those who knew him. He is survived by his mother, his companion, five brothers, and three stepsisters, along with a host of other relatives and friends who mourned his passing.
Following his death, funeral services were held on June 21, 2014, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Leonville, with his interment at St. Leo the Great Cemetery. The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated by authorities as a homicide.
Despite the investigation into his murder, publicly available information yields no details regarding any suspects, arrests, or charges in connection with the shooting of Joseph Collins. The case has not been reported as solved, and the identity of the person or persons responsible for his death remains unknown to the public. His death is listed as a loss to gun violence, and the lack of resolution in the case leaves a lingering sense of injustice for his loved ones.
