On a late summer evening in Kansas City, Missouri, the life of 29-year-old Derrell D. Simmons was tragically cut short. On August 31, 2017, Simmons, a Black male, was fatally wounded by gunfire. The specific circumstances surrounding the shooting remain largely undisclosed to the public. Following the incident, he was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on September 2, 2017.
The death of Derrell Simmons was officially ruled a homicide, prompting an
investigation by the Kansas City Police Department. Despite their efforts, details about the events leading to his death, a potential motive, or any person of interest have not been publicly released. The case is considered one of the city's unsolved homicides.
In the days that followed, family and friends mourned the loss of a young man taken in his prime. Funeral services were held on September 14, 2017, at the New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, with his burial taking place at Brooking Cemetery.
To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with the murder of Derrell Simmons, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into his death remains open, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. The silence in the case leaves a void for a family and community still seeking answers and justice for his untimely death.
