In the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia, on September 22, 2021, a 30-year-old Black woman named Nikeyia Monae Collins was tragically killed. The incident, which also left a man critically injured, occurred on the 3600 block of Aspen Street. Collins was a victim of the city's ongoing gun violence epidemic.
Her death was officially ruled a homicide, prompting an active and ongoing investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Despite their efforts, as of early 2026, no arrests have been made in connection with her murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have continued to urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the case.
Family and friends gathered to remember Nikeyia Collins at a viewing and funeral service held in late September 2021. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for her loved ones and the wider community, highlighting the devastating impact of gun violence.
