In the early morning hours of April 9, 2016, a tragedy unfolded in the community of Roosevelt, New York, that left a family grieving and a neighborhood in search of answers. Allen Simpkins Jr., a 46-year-old man, was found lying on the ground in front of a residence on John Street. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Advanced Medical Technician when authorities arrived around 3:56 a.m.
The Nassau County Police Department's
Homicide Squad immediately began an investigation into the shooting. Despite their efforts, the case has remained unsolved. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Allen Simpkins Jr., and no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators have not released a motive for the shooting, leaving the community to grapple with the senseless act of violence. The police have made public appeals for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers.
Allen Simpkins Jr. was a father to two daughters and a son. His obituary remembers him as a man who displayed love, guidance, and compassion for the youth in his family and the community. He was known for his athletic abilities in football during his high school years and was later inducted into the Flag Football Hall of Fame. He also dedicated his time to coaching youth football and baseball for the Roosevelt PAL. Known as 'DJ Al Monday,' he was a well-regarded local DJ. The investigation into his death is ongoing.
