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William Charles Simons

Case from Winston-salem, NC dated Nov 18, 2018

Victim Details

William Charles Simons

Male

Black / African American

Winston-salem

NC

2018-11-18

16

William

Charles Simons

06/29/2026

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William Charles Simons Jr., a 16-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on November 18, 2018, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was found with a gunshot wound at an apartment on Eltha Drive just after 3 a.m. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

William, affectionately known as "Will," was a student at North Forsyth High School and a former student of Ronald Reagan High School, where he excelled in football and basketball. He was also empl ...
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  • myfox8.com: 1 killed, 3 injured after 4 shootings in Winston-Salem on Sunday
  • WFMY: 16-Year-Old Dies After Being Found Found Shot At Winston-Salem Apartment: Police
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of Will's death on his school community. It seems like h... ...Read More
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