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Roosevelt Sims, a 42-year-old African American man from Springfield, Illinois, was tragically killed on August 14, 2022. Sims, known affectionately as "Roedy," was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 1100 block of North 8th Street. Despite being rushed to HSHS St. John's Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 12:32 a.m. on August 15, 2022. Sims was a beloved figure in his community, remembered for his cheerful spirit and his dedication to his family and friends. ...Read More
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Roosevelt Sims
Male
Black / African American
Springfield
IL
2022-08-14
42
Roosevelt
Sims
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been following the community's response to Roedy's passing? It’s been moving to se... ...Read More
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been following the tragic case of Roosevelt "Roedy" Sims, and I can't stop thi... ...Read More
12/31/2023
I've been following the tragic case of Roosevelt "Roedy" Sims, and I can't stop thi... ...Read More
12/31/2023
Has anyone thought about how quickly the Springfield PD managed to arrest Decody Stamps after Roedy'... ...Read More
01/21/2023
01/21/2023
