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Daniel Lee Simmons Sr.

Death by Force
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Reverend Daniel Lee Simmons, Sr., a **74-year-old African American male**, from Charleston, South Carolina, was among the nine individuals killed during the mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015. He was attending a regular Wednesday night Bible study, having long been a devoted member of the ministerial staff. His presence at the Wednesday services was consistent, and on that tragic evening he took part in the gathering as usual.

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    Victim Details

    Daniel Lee Simmons Sr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charleston

    SC

    2015-6-17

    74

    Daniel

    Lee Simmons Sr.

    12/03/2025

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