On a tragic spring evening in Tuskegee, Alabama, the life of 39-year-old Jamie Collins, a Black male, was cut short by gunfire. On May 4, 2019, Collins was fatally shot in the 700 block of Warren Avenue in an incident that also claimed the life of 49-year-old Willie Long. Collins was a resident of Tuskegee and was remembered by friends and acquaintances for his vibrant personality and contributions to the community.
The Tuskegee Police Department, with the assistance of the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation, promptly responded to the scene and launched a homicide investigation. Investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area in an effort to piece together the events that led to the senseless act of violence, as described by Assistant Chief Loyd Jenkins. In the aftermath of the double homicide, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers offered a $1,000 reward for any information that would lead to the arrest of those responsible for the deaths of Collins and Long.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the plea for public assistance, the investigation into the murders of Jamie Collins and Willie Long has not led to any arrests. The case remains a stark reminder of the impact of violent crime on the Tuskegee community. As of the latest available information, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no charges have been filed in connection with the double homicide. The community continues to await answers and justice for the untimely deaths of two of its own.
