On a Thursday night in Oxon Hill, Maryland, the sound of gunshots pierced the air, prompting patrol officers to investigate. What they discovered on September 10, 2020, in the 600 block of Audrey Lane was a grim scene. Two men, 27-year-old Davonte Simms of Alexandria, Virginia, and 26-year-old Kion Scott of Oxon Hill, were found outside, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Both men, pronounced dead at the scene, became the center of a double homicide investigation.
Davonte Simms was a male.
In the immediate aftermath, detectives from the Prince George's County Homicide Unit began the arduous task of piecing together the events that led to the deaths of the two young men. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately clear, and authorities did not release any information about potential suspects. The investigation was described as active and ongoing as detectives worked to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As days turned into weeks, the search for answers continued. Authorities offered a substantial reward of up to $25,000 for any information that would lead to an arrest and indictment in the case. They appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the crime to come forward and speak with detectives. Despite the public appeal and the significant financial incentive, there have been no subsequent announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the deaths of Davonte Simms and Kion Scott. The case remains an open investigation, leaving a community to mourn and a family to await justice.
