SAN MARCOS, Tx — A 15-year-old teen fugitive was captured by the United States Marshals Service two states away Friday. Brookhaven Police Department reported the news Friday afternoon.

Brookhaven Detective Tim Sanders said the fugitive Christian Collins, reportedly no relation to Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins, was found hiding at his mother’s apartment in San Marcos, Texas by US Marshals. Brookhaven Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in Brookhaven Friday morning in connection to the case before the arrest was made.

Officials reported Collins would be charged with murder and aggravated assault. The boy’s mother LaRhonda Collins, who was living in San Marcos, Texas, could face charges for obstruction of justice. LaRhonda is reportedly of no relation to Brookhaven Police Chief Kenny Collins.

Christian Collins was wanted for a deadly shooting which occurred near apartments at 209 Pennington Street on June 22. Lincoln County Coroner Blake Wallace identified the victim as William Young. Wallace told The Daily Leader on June 22 it is believed an altercation led to the shooting. Police Chief Kenny Collins added the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds in an interview on June 23.. 

Since Jan. 1, 2024, Brookhaven has had six shootings.