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Reverend Daniel Lee Simmons Sr., aged 74, was one of the nine victims of the tragic mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 17, 2015. The incident occurred during a Bible study session at the church, a historic site known for its significant role in the African American community. Rev. Simmons, a retired pastor, was attending the regular Wednesday night Bible study when the gunman opened fire. He was rushed to the Medical University ...Read More
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Rev. Daniel Lee Simmons, Sr
Male
Black / African American
Charleston
SC
2015-06-17
74
Rev.
Daniel Lee Simmons
11/13/2025






