Additional information has been released concerning a crime that took place last week involving a 12-year-old girl.

 

On Thursday of last week, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call on Millers Creek Road, in Van Lear. The reports received indicated that a man had been found on an old mining road who appeared to be beaten up.

 

EMS arrived at the scene shortly after. Deputies managed to identify the man as Stacy Collins- who was said to have an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound.

 

After finding Collins, officials began to receive calls concerning the man’s 12-year-old daughter, Stacia, who had been reported missing.

 

A search party was formed shortly after, but before crews could even begin looking, Stacia was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound, approximately two-miles away from her father.

 

Stacy Collins, who continues to receive medical attention, is now a suspect in the death of his daughter. His current condition is unknown.

 

This investigation is ongoing and we will update you as more information becomes available.