Louisiana Man Arrested in Alabama After Shooting Deaths of Mother and Grandmother on Easter Sunday
Lee Collins III, 22, was arrested in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday after allegedly shooting his mother, Trenelle Collins, 55, and grandmother, Mary Major, 75, at their home in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, on Easter Sunday. The incident followed an argument, and Collins also attempted to shoot his father but missed.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLee Collins, a suspect from Louisiana, was arrested in Alabama one day after allegedly shooting his mother, 55, and grandmother, 75, at their home in Louisiana on Easter Sunday.
Authorities reported that the suspect fatally shot the two women during the incident. Police responded to the home and found the women with gunshot wounds.
Both were transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The investigation into the incident continues.
Authorities plan to charge the suspect with two counts of second-degree murder.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Monday
Lee Collins III arrested in Mobile, Alabama, after identification at mental health facility.
1 sourceThe Independent - Easter Sunday, around 7:45 p.m.
Collins allegedly shoots mother and grandmother after argument, attempts to shoot father but misses.
1 sourceThe Independent - Easter Sunday, after shooting
Collins steals truck and drives approximately 150 miles to Alabama.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
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Extradition process will return Collins to Louisiana for murder charges and trial.
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Ongoing investigation may uncover details of the argument leading to the shooting.
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Local community in St. Bernard Parish faces increased police presence following the incident.
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Family members, including the father, may receive support services after the attempted shooting.
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