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Louie Colin Collins

Died December 3, 1971

Louie Colin Collins.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer Louie Collins was accidentally shot and killed at 4:00 p.m. while attending a training course at the Southwest Florida Law Enforcement Academy in Fort Meyers. A revolver discharged when it was accidentally dropped onto the floor. The round struck Officer Collins in the chest. Officer Collins was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Naples Police Department for one year.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents, two brothers, and sister.
Media
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Service Record
Also Served
Naples Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 56-W · Line 11 cut as LOUIE COLIN COLLINS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Officer Collins gave the Naples Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Naples community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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