Janiyah Simmons

Murdered

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Case Description    (Solved)
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On February 14, 2022, 15-year-old Janiyah Simmons was fatally shot in Bessemer, Alabama. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. at a residence on the 300 block of 30th Street South. According to the Bessemer Police Department, Simmons and an 18-year-old male friend, identified as Raukeem Cunningham, were handling an AK-47 style rifle when it discharged, striking Simmons in the chest. She was transported to UAB Hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:34 p.m.

Simmons was a freshman ...Read More
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Victim Details

Janiyah Simmons

Female

Bessemer

AL

2022-02-14

15

Janiyah

Simmons

Yes

11/16/2024

Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone know if there is any DNA evidence in the Janiyah case? I'm curious to know if it has pla... ...Read More
09/21/2024
Does anyone know where Janiyah was last seen? I haven't heard from her in a few days and I'm growing... ...Read More
06/14/2024
Anyone know if there have been any recent updates on the Janiyah Simmons case? It's been on my mind ... ...Read More
02/23/2024