Dallas police arrested a 19-year-old gang leader after he allegedly robbed four people at gunpoint who thought they were meeting for a photo opportunity.
Marsavion McCollister, founder of the “Channel4” gang and member of “Best For Less,” allegedly arranged to meet four people at an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Abrams Road on January 21. The victims believed they were taking photos with McCollister, a local social media personality.
Instead, police say McCollister pulled out a gun and robbed them.
The Dallas Police Department’s Gang Unit tracked McCollister for nearly a month before locating him on February 19 in the 8500 block of E. RL Thornton Freeway. SWAT officers assisted in the arrest.
Police recovered two firearms, including one without a serial number, along with 0.9 grams of cocaine, two cell phones, and a digital scale.
McCollister faces four counts of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony.
“The arrest of this gang member for this violent offense is a great example of the investigation and follow through by our Gang Unit,” said Chief Daniel Comeaux. “Our Gang Unit detectives and enforcement officers work together to investigate offenses with a criminal gang nexus.”
Comeaux emphasized the department’s commitment to public safety. “This kind of behavior is not tolerated in Dallas, and we will continue to proactively target criminal gangs to keep everybody safe.”
The investigation is documented under case number 010378-2026.
