In the early spring of 2009, the life of a Nashville teenager was violently cut short in what remains an unresolved case. Sixteen-year-old Brandon D. Simmons, an African-American male, was killed on the evening of Tuesday, March 31, 2009. The incident that led to his death began with a chase that ended in the yard of a residence at 1726 Edgewood Avenue. It was there, at approximately 9:00 p.m., that Simmons was shot.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting and what prompted the chase are not widely publicly documented. Information available suggests the case received limited media coverage at the time, and it is now considered a cold case by Nashville authorities. There have been no reports of any arrests made in connection with the murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case continues to be an open investigation, awaiting new leads that could bring resolution to the violent death of the teenager.
Following his death, Brandon D. Simmons' family mourned the loss of a son, brother, and cousin. His obituary remembers him as a young man with close ties to his mother, father, and numerous siblings. Friends and family shared memories of a sweet and amazing young man with a beautiful smile who brought happiness to those around him. They recalled moments from his childhood and school days, painting a picture of a life that held promise but was tragically ended.
