CINCINNATI POLICE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SECTION
MEDIA RELEASE
December 3, 2009
Homicide Unit Investigation
On 12/2/09 at 5:57 PM, Cincinnati Police received a 911 call to 2013 Highland Ave. reference an auto accident with a person injured. District Four Officers along with Cincinnati Fire Personnel responded and located GREG COLLINS, BM53 (8/18/56) unconscious behind the wheel of a 2004 silver Chev. Impala. The preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was northbound on Highland Ave, crossed left of center and struck a parked vehicle facing south bound then rolled backwards down a few houses and struck a house. Mr. Collins was transported to UC Hospital and died a short time later. The Cincinnati Police Traffic Unit was called to investigate the auto accident. On Dec. 3, 2009, an autopsy was performed on Mr. Collins and it was revealed that he died from a single gun shot wound to the chest. At this time the Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation.
Gregory Collins
Anyone who has information pertaining to this offense is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section at 352-3542 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 352-3040. Callers can remain anonymous and may receive compensation for their information.
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Authority: Lieutenant Michael Zwick, Homicide Unit Commander
By: Sergeant Robert E. Liston, Homicide Supervisor
