16-year-old in custody in slaying of DeSoto teen who was junior Olympic boxer, Marine reservist, police say
The suspect has an extensive criminal record and went into hiding after the April 22 slaying of Camran Kashawn Collier, authorities said.
Camran Kashawn Collier was a leader in boxing circles and loved being there for his teammates, his coach Ruben Ysasi said. Collier was found fatally shot in a car in DeSoto on Thursday, April 22, 2021.(Courtesy of Ruben Ysasi)
4:56 PM on May 13, 2021 CDT
A 16-year-old was taken into custody this week in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in a car last month in DeSoto, police said.
Complex News reported.
Believing online rumors, Collier mistakenly thought 20-year-old Kolby Marquise Graham killed his brother and took matters into his own hands when they attended a balloon release memorial ceremony held at Les Zeiger Park in DeSoto for the younger Collier it was reported that Graham died from a shot to his head.
Graham initially survived before passing away. His dying words to his mother Tamaka Graham were, “Momma, remember I don’t have nothing against nobody it won’t be me it will be them.”
DeSoto Police are calling Graham’s death senseless, “URGING citizens to use caution & common sense when posting information to social media,” police wrote on Twitter. “Please check veracity & source of any info related to police matters. It can save a life!”
The 19-year-old was also a gifted boxer who made it to the junior Olympics, according to his longtime coach and mentor Sam Arnold.
“Cam was a very gentle spirit,” said Arnold. “My son and Cam had been friends since they both went to DeSoto and they were both boxers. Cam was a great kid. I never had a problem with him at all. Nobody ever had anything bad to say about Cam. He brought light to us as a team.”
Arnold said although Collier was known for body shots in the ring, “his heart is what really stood out.”
Police say Collier was shot and killed while in his car along Westlake Drive in DeSoto on April 22.
The 19-year-old was also a gifted boxer who made it to the junior Olympics, according to his longtime coach and mentor Sam Arnold.
“Cam was a very gentle spirit,” said Arnold. “My son and Cam had been friends since they both went to DeSoto and they were both boxers. Cam was a great kid. I never had a problem with him at all. Nobody ever had anything bad to say about Cam. He brought light to us as a team.”
Arnold said although Collier was known for body shots in the ring, “his heart is what really stood out.”
Police say Collier was shot and killed while in his car along Westlake Drive in DeSoto on April 22.
Featured Video Hide
Norman Christopher Collier IV was charged with capital murder. He’s currently being held at Dallas County Jail on a $1-million bond. Advertisement Hide
Per KWTX, DeSoto Police stated Camran Kashawn Collier, 19, was shot and killed on April 22. He was found dead in the driver’s seat of a 2013 Honda Accord. Witnesses told police they heard gunshots and then saw a man exit the Honda and run away from the scene,” per KWTX.
On April 25, three days after Camran’s death, a balloon release service was held, honoring the junior Olympic boxer and activist at Les Zeiger Park in DeSoto.