An Indianapolis man has died following an attempted robbery that turned fatal last week on the city's south side. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call late Thursday night involving a person struck by a vehicle during an alleged robbery, according to FOX59.
The incident, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. on the 8000 block of Madison Avenue, resulted in 62-year-old Charles Collins being critically injured and later dying at Eskenazi Hospital, IMPD confirmed his death two days after the incident. In an ongoing investigation led by IMPD's Homicide Unit, the Marion County Coroner's Office has officially ruled the death a homicide.
IMPD shared further details stating the victim, identified as Charles Clay Collins by WISH-TV, was struck by a black Dodge Journey. Initial reports mentioned that the robbery involved marijuana, with two suspects, a male, and a female, linked to the case. However, police have yet to disclose any information about arrests in connection with the homicide.
After being transported to a local hospital in critical condition, Collins succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, as reported by WRTV. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to reach out to IMPD's Homicide Office or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, providing avenues for the community to assist in the investigation.
