A quiet Friday evening in Colorado Springs was shattered by sudden violence, leaving a family and community mourning the loss of a young father. Robert Collins, a 30-year-old man, was attending a candlelight vigil at Memorial Park on May 22, 2020. The gathering of approximately 50 people was intended to honor a friend who had recently passed away, a somber occasion that tragically turned into a scene of chaos and bloodshed.
As attendees stood together in remembrance around 8:30 p.m., a
vehicle approached the peaceful assembly. Without warning, an occupant of the car opened fire into the crowd, unleashing a spray of bullets that sent people scrambling for cover. In the ensuing panic, it became clear that multiple people had been struck. Three men in total were hit by the gunfire.
Emergency services were called to the scene as friends and onlookers rushed to aid the wounded. Two of the victims were transported by ambulance to local hospitals for treatment. The third, in a desperate attempt to get help, drove himself to the hospital. Despite the swift medical response, Robert Collins succumbed to his injuries, his life cut short in a senseless act of violence. The other two victims were hospitalized and listed in stable condition.
In the immediate aftermath, the Colorado Springs Police Department launched an investigation into the deadly drive-by shooting. Detectives canvassed the area for evidence and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification of the shooter or the vehicle involved. However, at the time, police did not release a description of any potential suspects or the car used in the attack. As of now, there has been no publicly available information regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the death of Robert Collins, leaving a case that remains unresolved and a family still waiting for justice.
