Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Marion Collins was shot and killed by a friend of a man he had just arrested for illegal possession of whiskey.
Patrolman Collins had just disarmed the man when the friend approached, drew his weapon, and fatally wounded him. The suspect was tried and acquitted.
Patrolman Collins had served with the Albany Police Department for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Collins gave the Albany Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Marion C. Collins is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.8 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Albany Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Marion C. Collins's cause is highlighted.
How Marion C. Collins Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marion C. Collins is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Albany Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
