Joseph Warren Collins, 44, was fatally shot on June 12, 2014, in Carencro, Louisiana. A native of Arnaudville and resident of Opelousas, he was active in his community and affiliated with St. Catherine Catholic Church, the Kenfolk Riders, and 69 Studs and Stallions. Family remembered him as a compassionate, lovable man and a strong brother and father figure.

Funeral services were held June 21, 2014, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Leonville, with interment at St. Leo the Great Cemetery. Authorities investigated the shooting as a homicide, but public information contains no details about suspects, arrests, or charges, and the case has not been reported as solved.

If anyone knew Joseph or has information about the June 12, 2014 shooting, please come forward and share what can help bring answers to his family and community.