The Fayetteville Police Department is mourning after the commander of the Central District suddenly died this week, the department said in a statement Friday.
Capt. Shawn Collins a 27-year veteran of the department, died Wednesday morning of an “acute illness,” the statement said.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our Central District Commander, Captain Shawn Collins. Captain Collins passed away suddenly in the early morning of Wednesday, November 6, 2024, of a sudden acute illness. Captain Collins began his faithful service with the Fayetteville Police Department in September 1997. For nearly three decades, Captain Collins was recognized as a ‘Crime Fighter’ amongst all other police officers — a distinguished and honored title that few in our profession were able to obtain,” the statement said.
“His memory will live on by the impact he had in this community, and his legacy of service will move forward outside of the walls of the department as we protect and serve the residents of Fayetteville. Our heart goes out to the family and friends as we mourn his loss together.”