Owasso Police Ask For Public's Help After Man Shot To Death

Owasso police are asking the public for help as they search for answers after a 21-year-old man was shot and killed in his apartment.

Thursday, January 2nd 2020, 3:59 pm

By: Mallory Thomas

Owasso police are asking the public for help as they search for answers after a 21-year-old man was shot and killed in his apartment.

Officers said even after speaking with neighbors and people in the area, they don’t have a suspect in the deadly shooting.

The investigation started Monday night after a friend walked into 21-year-old Tyler Collins' apartment near 3rd and Main and found him with a gunshot wound to the head. Detectives said they do not believe it was a random shooting.

"But on the other end of the spectrum, we're still having trouble kind of tracking down exactly what happened," said Lt. Nick Boatman, Owasso Police.

They would like to talk to anyone who might have information about Collins' death to contact them.

Collins' family members have turned to the community and set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs. Family and friends of Tyler Collins took to social media to share memories and their grief.

Go to the GoFundMe page for Tyler Collins.

“They too are wanting answers. We want answers, so we want people to come forward that know anything," said Owasso Lt. Nick Boatman.

He said at this point, police don't know why someone would have wanted to kill Collins.

"If anybody did visit that area that evening and then left the area we'd like to talk to them," said Boatman.

If you have any information, call the Owasso Police Department: 918-272-2244. You can remain anonymous by calling their tip line at 918-272-COPS.

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