Mitchell Collins, 29, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, was killed on January 20, 2021 after a violent altercation at his 4th Avenue South residence. Collins and a friend, 27-year-old James Chin, became involved in a physical fight during which Chin stabbed Collins multiple times in the neck, shoulder, and clavicle. Collins fled the apartment but was pursued and shot. He was taken to Bayfront Health hospital and pronounced dead.

James Chin was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with first-degree murder. Reports describe the two as friends, but the motive for the confrontation has not been stated. Public visitation and funeral services were held for Collins, and the St. Petersburg Police Department asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone has information about Collins, his movements that day, or the events at the 4th Avenue South residence, please share what you know.