Bogalusa man shot in head, dies

BY MARCELLE HANEMANN
The Daily News
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:54 AM CDT


Bogalusa police officers who were responding to a report of shots fired in the 800 block of Columbia Street at 2 a.m. Sunday were diverted to the emergency room  at LSU Bogalusa Medical Center where a man had been brought in with a gunshot wound to his head, said Captain Joe Culpepper.

The victim, Tommy Clark Jr., 25, 914 Dan St., was later transferred to a hospital in New Orleans where he died.

Nicholas Collins, 26, 1514 Warren St., was arrested and charged with second degree murder in the case.

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On Sunday, BPD investigators quickly determined that the old gas station on the corner of Columbia Street and North Avenue was the scene of the shooting, said Culpepper.

“Several witnesses were interviewed, and that led to Collins’ arrest,” he said. “At this point we think it was just him.”

Culpepper said Clark died of a single gunshot wound to the head, but he declined to say what caliber of gun was used since the investigation is ongoing. He also refused to address the matter of motive.

“We’re trying to nail that now,” said Culpepper Tuesday.

Collins did not confess to the shooting, he said.

 

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Comments

    jwilliams01 wrote on Aug 9, 2009 10:20 PM:

    " i love and really miss u baby "

    for 504unknown wrote on Aug 5, 2009 10:07 PM:

    " I would love to teach some of the people commenting proper English while posting. "

    Mrs Chiketa Morris wrote on Aug 5, 2009 7:41 PM:

    " I am learning something that I would like to share, try to talk to someone about issues that you may have. Maybe I already knew how to do this, but forgot. We have to try to remember, that's one of the first things we are taught as children(communication). I will tell you this, it is the key. I remember what all the people in charge at the top said during Hurricane Katrina-lack of communication-and so many people died. I want to live for how ever long the Lord will allow.

    Peace out........ "

    504unknown wrote on Aug 5, 2009 1:39 PM:

    " So I guess now you are going to teach everyone on how to use their grammar. Everyone now a days type msgs as text and apparently everyone understood the msgs dat have been written. How about staying on da subject of da matter. Anyway, My hearts goes out to Tweety and their baby. Spanky will be missed. Don't worry who ever did this will be punish. God will see to that. The foolish need to stop, is it really worth destroying your life by taking another???? I really hope BPD do their job.. "

    for why you mad wrote on Aug 3, 2009 10:35 PM:

    " I'm sorry but I don't know Clark's girlfriend. It really is the spell check that is bothering me. I'm all for positive messages for the families but go back and read the comments and you will see what I mean. "

    why you mad wrote on Aug 3, 2009 3:32 PM:

    " i am replying to "spell check "i dont think its the spelling & grammar errors that is bothering you in those comments i think you are just hating on the positive thoughts that were expressed to Clarks girlfriend. "

    spell check wrote on Aug 2, 2009 7:59 PM:

    " please, none of this makes much sense and you're posting it on a public message board. Thank you. "

    why wrote on Aug 2, 2009 2:12 PM:

    " I keep askin myself "why did this happen?" Stay strong Tweety!!!RIP Spanky "

    ms garrett wrote on Aug 2, 2009 1:55 PM:

    " my prayers go out 2 Clark's old lady & their unborn child. keep ur head up my girl. Rest In Peace T.C "

    Ineda Huginkiss wrote on Aug 2, 2009 1:11 AM:

    " There is MUCH MORE to this incident. These two guys had history with each other. The investigators know much more than what is being said. They will keep this information within the file, which is smart. It will all come out during the trial. You will be suprised. "

    Ms J wrote on Aug 1, 2009 8:19 PM:

    " This is a very tragic event. I was shocked to read the shooter to be Nick Collins and hope that it is not true. However, would you people proof read what you type! Comments without a name is one thing and I have no problem with that but the spelling and vocabulary of the people posting is just as sad as the shooting. "

    504unknown wrote on Aug 1, 2009 10:19 AM:

    " Noone is blaming BPD but they need to do their job and fully investigate this crime & look at the real evidence instead of going on rumers. The LSU medical center could have done better job.If da victim was already dead when arrive on scene, they should have called it.If he was breathing they should have not keep him nomore than 1hr.I have seen this kind of injury, he could have been airlifted &with a Doctor.I understand proctol but LSU are still made bad decision on injuries that are life & death situations.They should think about funding LSU wit betterequipmentandDoctors. "

    WoW wrote on Jul 31, 2009 9:26 PM:

    " This is unbelievable. So many stories. These families are forever torn. It seems like Bogalusa is getting worse and worse. RIP Spanky. I hope the one they say did it did not do it. So sad!! "

    HartBeats45 wrote on Jul 31, 2009 2:50 PM:

    " Oh come on now...why is it that BDP is being blamed for this? It happened outside not in. They are indeed responsible for conducting a thorough investigation. Quite a few of those that were standing around have questionable motives and their word is not to be taken for fact/evidence without proper due process. I agree with the sad state of the local medical facility. So often lives are loss due to the long commute to New Orleans. "

    504unknown wrote on Jul 31, 2009 2:22 PM:

    " Regardless of the crime NOONE deserve to Die by the hands of another human being. We have two kids that will never know their father; in which they will grow up learning their father was killed by the hands of another human being.We have another gentle who chose to leave his family behind because of Stupidity. YES!!! We have to live with the choices we make but, GOD is the ONLY one who can Judge us ALL.. R.I.P. Spanky!!You will live on through the Hearts who love you. 4 da 1 who pull the Trigger,you will answer to GOD.. "

    504ever wrote on Jul 31, 2009 1:50 PM:

    " my prayers go out to this family. can't blame the hospital, they follow protocol. if patients are taken to an emergency room they must attempt to stablize them before transferring to appropriate hospitals. as for the bogaulsa police force, they have always been corrupt, probably always will be. the FBI should be called to investigate this situation and the bogalusa police thoroughly. i am very familiar with how police in bogalusa discriminate, i was subjected to it many years ago and vowed to never live there again. they are all corrupt regardless of their race, trust me. "

    i no better wrote on Jul 31, 2009 1:04 AM:

    " i used to live in bogalkusa and i know both victim, and suspect. i just do not think that nick gal, did dis he probably know who did but going by the code.. family tell him this is life he may get 2 for 1, please tell them nick gal ..your family needs you "

    YOUR FAITH GODS GRACE wrote on Jul 31, 2009 1:00 AM:

    " NOW YOU NOW THE BIBLE DO NOT LIE "Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. (Matthew 26:52) " I KNOW THAT THE LORDS MAKES NO MISTAKES, BIBLE TELL NO LIE. TO THE FAMILY THE LORD BROUGHT YOU ALL TO THIS AND ONLY TRUST IN GOD THAT HE WILL SEE YOU THRU THIS WE ALL HAS TO TRAVEL DOWN THIS ROAD. WHETHER IT BE YOUR MOTHER, FATHER, BROTHER,SISTER & ETC. GOD IS A AWESOME GOD "

    504unknown wrote on Jul 30, 2009 10:34 PM:

    " I respect everybody comments and thought but, BPD need to be investigated due to the fact that both suspects in involved are convicted felonies out in a club where they had no business been. Then not only the BPD mess, the LSU medical center who is not suitable for trauma held the victim for 4hrs before being transported to proper hospital; in which he should have been airlifted due to his trauma. I know this crime is NOT a Drug related crime it is deeper than that. Not only should BPD be investigated they are NOT invesigated this crimewithpropermanner.Noonedesirestodie "

    RJB wrote on Jul 30, 2009 8:39 PM:

    " I grew up with this kid's father. When I seen the name , it hurt me really bad, I can only Imagine what both families are going through. But, we must all pray for the youth of Bogalusa "ALL OF THEM IRREGUARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGON OR CREED!"

    We must all come together "ONE TEAM WITH THE SAME OBJECTIVE /AGENDA"!!!



    Midway,Ga. "

    Mon wrote on Jul 30, 2009 6:48 PM:

    " It dose not matter what the reason may been its stupid and senseless.i"m sure if people take more time to think before reaction or stop trying to prove that thier hard or always feeling disrespected things would be the way they are.When you take someone life there is no replaceing that. You gain nothing in exchange for killing someone but a lot of time to think about it in jail. So not only have you taking someone from their family you"ve also taken yourself away from yours. "

    HartBeats45 wrote on Jul 30, 2009 2:23 PM:

    " For some reason, this is not surprising to me. Sad...very sad, but not shocking. My heart goes out to both families. The children that are left without a father may suffer the most. What ever happend to the old after school fights that we all walked away from? Situations such as these place fear in my heart for the lives of the young male family members of mine that are growing up in Bogalusa. "

    Hazel wrote on Jul 30, 2009 8:12 AM:

    " My cousin did not have to die. I believe if the air medics would have transported him to University hospital, he would have had a better chance of getting the medical attention he needed. It is at least a 2 hour drive from Bogalusa to New Orleans. Also, I believe this was an act of retaliation based on past events between the two men involved in this ttragic incedent. "

    unknown wrote on Jul 29, 2009 11:09 PM:

    " i agree with the comment about this was not related to drugs, ppl are always jumping to conclusions.... "

    UNKNOWN wrote on Jul 29, 2009 6:54 PM:

    " I FEEL THAT "POLICE" NEED TO DO THERE JOB & INVESTIGATE A CRIME, INSTEAD OF JUST GOING BY HE SAY, SHE SAY..... CHECK THE VICTIM BACKGROUND AS WELL AS THE WRONGFULLY ACCUSED, CHECK THE CREDIBILITY OF WITNESSES.... FIND EVIDENCE, INSTEAD OF INTERVIEW, PPL WHO WHERE OUTSIDE SMOKING AND DRINKING STANDING AROUND "

    unknown wrote on Jul 29, 2009 12:04 PM:

    " I am replying to the comment made about the shooting. I personally know both the people involved in this tragedy and I can tell you that drugs were most likely not involved. Since even the police dont have all the details be careful about slandering the people involved especially the victim "

    Edmond Chandler wrote on Jul 29, 2009 10:39 AM:

    " ... When will this tragic behavior end? When the facts are known, DRUGS will probably be stated as the cause for this awful killing. My heart goes out to all victims of the "drug culture" ... "

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