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Andre Simmons

Case from Rockford, IL dated May 15, 2015

Victim Details

Andre“Dre”Cortez LaRay Simmons

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2015-05-15

23

Andre

Simmons

07/09/2026

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Andre 'Dre' Cortez LaRay Simmons, a 23-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on May 15, 2015, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on August 17, 1991, in Rockford, he was the son of Patricia Young and Jerry Simmons. Andre was employed by Tridom Corporation for three years and was a graduate of East High School, where he participated in wrestling and qualified for state competition. He also attended DeVry University. Andre left behind a son, Demari Woods, and was survived by his mother, t ...
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  • Rockford Register Star: 1 killed, 1 'critical' among 10 shot in Rockford
  • Rockford homicide victim identified
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