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Joseph Simms Jr

Case from Cope, SC dated Mar 02, 2019

Victim Details

Joseph Simms Jr

Male

Cope

SC

2019-03-02

35

Joseph

Simms Jr

07/05/2026

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On March 2, 2019, the community of Cope, South Carolina, was shaken by a violent incident that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Joseph Simms Jr. The events unfolded during the early hours of the weekend at a local establishment often frequented by residents for social gatherings. Reports indicate that the atmosphere at the club turned chaotic when gunfire erupted, leading to the fatal injury of Mr. Simms.

Local authorities and emergency responders arrived at the scene following calls ...
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  • The Times and Democrat: Coroner identifies Orangeburg man killed at Cope club
  • Joseph Simms Jr. Killed in Cope Nightclub Shooting...Preventable ...
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    I just can’t stop thinking about the impact Joseph Simms Jr.’s murder has had on the community i... ...Read More
    08/18/2023
    I'm just so devastated for the family of Joseph Simms Jr. This kind of tragedy should never have hap... ...Read More
    05/25/2023
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