Walter Tommy Collins was a 52-year-old lieutenant with the Wichita Falls Police Department. On July 25, 1989, he was shot while responding to a call about a man firing a .30-.30 rifle at construction workers. Collins and two other officers were wounded; Collins was taken to a local hospital and died during surgery.

The shooter, Dan Fowler, left his trailer on the northeast side of Wichita Falls and opened fire, saying the workers were making too much noise. Fowler fled on foot but was located on a sandbar along the Wichita River after a DPS helicopter search and was arrested. He was later sentenced to three 99-year prison terms.

Collins had served with the department for 31 years and was survived by his wife, three children, and his mother. A memorial ceremony was held by the department.

If anyone knew Lieutenant Collins or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please share what you know.