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William Dennis Simmons

Case from Williston, SC dated Jan 13, 2021

Victim Details

William Dennis Simmons

Male

Williston

SC

2021-01-13

71

William

Dennis Simmons

07/10/2026

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On January 13, 2021, William Dennis Simmons, a 71-year-old male from Williston, South Carolina, was fatally shot. The incident occurred in Barnwell County, a region that experienced several violent crimes around that period. Simmons’s death was recorded as a result of gun violence, adding to a series of shootings that impacted the small community during the early months of the year.

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  • WJBF: Two suspects arrested in connection with deadly Williston shooting
  • Post and Courier: Barnwell coroner investigating shooting death of 71-year-old man
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