James Chris Collins, 46, was shot and killed in Georgetown, Mississippi, on October 17, 2023. Deputies found Collins deceased on Rail Road Avenue after gunfire was reported on a Tuesday morning. He was Black.

The investigation led to a suspect within the family. Authorities arrested 23-year-old Tyrekennel Collins, a cousin of the victim, and charged him with murder. No motive has been publicly disclosed.

The community and the family continue to wait for the criminal process to move forward and for answers about what prompted this fatal shooting. Does anyone have information about James, his movements that morning, or the relationship between the two men?