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John Simms Jr

Case from Annapolis, MD dated Mar 19, 2025

Victim Details

John Simms Jr

Male

Black / African American

Annapolis

MD

2025-03-19

36

John

Simms Jr

07/18/2026

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In the early morning hours of a Wednesday in Annapolis, Maryland, the life of 36-year-old John Simms Jr. was tragically cut short. On March 19, 2025, at approximately 7:40 a.m., gunshots shattered the morning calm in the 100 block of Clay Street. When police arrived, they discovered Simms suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. An 11-year-old child was also found at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot.

The incident unfolded at a school bus stop where a dozen stude ...
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  • Annapolis, MD Patch: Fatal Shooting At Annapolis Bus Stop Stemmed From Bullying Dispute: Report
  • https://hoodline.com/2025/03/annapolis-issues-arrest-warrant-for-suspect-roscoe-jerome-jones-in-fatal-shooting-near-school-bus-stop/
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    I’ve been following the case of John Simms Jr., and my heart goes out to his family. What I find i... ...Read More
    05/08/2025
    I can’t stop thinking about the kids who witnessed this tragic event. Imagine the shock and trauma... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else think the focus should also be on the kids involved here? My heart truly aches for ... ...Read More
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