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Donald Dewayne ‘DJ’ Simms

Case from Gaylesville, AL dated Feb 15, 2015

Victim Details

Donald Dewayne ‘DJ’ Simms

Male

White / Caucasian

Gaylesville

AL

2015-02-15

11

Donald

Dewayne ‘DJ’ Simms

07/14/2026

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In the quiet community of Gaylesville, Alabama, a tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, February 15, 2015, resulting in the death of 11-year-old Donald Dewayne ‘DJ’ Simms. The young male was a student at Gaylesville Elementary School. On that day, a firearm discharged, striking the boy and causing fatal injuries. The event, which occurred at his home, was determined to be an accidental shooting.

The circumstances surrounding the discharge of the weapon also resulted in injuries to his p ...
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  • al: Gaylesville's child's shooting death subject of lawsuit
  • GadsdenTimes.com: Accidental shooting leaves child dead, parents injured
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    It's been over eight years since we lost DJ Simms Jr., and I still find myself thinking about all th... ...Read More
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