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Marese Collins

Case from Columbus, OH dated Feb 07, 2016

Victim Details

Marese Collins

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2016-02-07

23

Marese

Collins

06/21/2026

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Marese Vince Collins, a 23-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 7, 2016. His death was the result of an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early hours of that Sunday morning. Collins was reportedly threatening people with a gun when police responded to the 700 block of Whitethorne Avenue. After fleeing the scene in a dark-colored SUV, Collins was eventually detained by officers in the 500 block of Whitethorne Avenue. Despite multiple commands to drop ...
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  • NBC4i.com: CPD: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting
  • Marese Collins Obituary February 7, 2016
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