Anastasia Simms, an 18-year-old female, tragically lost her life on February 14, 2021, in a shooting incident at the Cottage Creek Apartments on the Northeast Side of San Antonio, Texas. She was one of two victims in the incident, the other being Leah Anders, who was 19 years old. The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. when a suspect fired multiple shots into their apartment from outside.
Both women were found dead in the living room, and another man inside the apartment was grazed by bullets.
The suspect in the case, Abdi Shidad, a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Shidad lived at the apartment complex where the shooting took place. The investigation revealed that Shidad allegedly shot and killed both Anastasia Simms and Leah Anders on February 13, 2021. He was later indicted on charges related to the murders.
The case remains an ongoing investigation, with law enforcement continuing to gather evidence and build their case against Shidad. The tragic loss of Anastasia Simms and Leah Anders has deeply affected their families and the community, prompting calls for justice and increased safety measures in the area.
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