Marsiah Emmanuel Collins, a 19-year-old from Opelika, Alabama, was robbed of his life in a mass shooting that occurred during a “Sweet 16” birthday party in Dadeville on Saturday.
The Collins family is mourning his unexpected and untimely demise.
Marsiah Collins’ father, Martin Collins, said he was an aspiring musician – who was looking forward to attending Louisiana State University in the coming fall.
His dad further disclosed that Marsiah was accepted to LSU last fall semester. However, the young guy decided to take a year off of school to pursue his music career and to spend time with his mother and sisters (family).
The heartbroken father also said that his beloved son enjoyed playing football and was a former defensive end on the Opelika High School’s men’s football team.
Martin Collins reportedly made arrangements last week to have Marsiah relocate in the coming fall.
