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Keylen Lynell Collins

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of September 3, 2023, the life of 19-year-old Keylen Lynell Collins of Puyallup, Washington, was tragically cut short. Collins, a Black / African American male, was found deceased on a basketball court in the Lipoma Firs neighborhood on South Hill. The Pierce County Medical Examiner later confirmed that he died from multiple gunshot wounds in what was ruled a homicide. The incident unfolded around 3:21 a.m. following reports of a late-night party that escalated into an ...Read More
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  • KIRO 7 News Seattle: Teen shot, killed on South Hill playground near Puyallup
  • KOMO: Family identifies teen found dead on Puyallup basketball court shortly after shooting
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    Victim Details

    Keylen Lynell Collins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Puyallup

    WA

    2023-09-03

    19

    Keylen

    Lynell Collins

    Yes

    11/09/2025

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