In the spring of 2023, the city of New Orleans was shaken by the brazen killing of 33-year-old Sully Rosanne Simmons. On the afternoon of April 25th, Simmons was fatally shot while sitting in her parked car near her home. The shocking violence of the act was compounded by the presence of her two-year-old son, who was secured in the backseat of the vehicle and miraculously unharmed.
Witnesses reported a car pulling alongside Simmons' vehicle before multiple shots were fired, shattering
the windows and striking her several times. First responders rushed her to a local hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries. The New Orleans Police Department processed the scene, noting the numerous bullet holes that riddled the car. The devastating event marked a grim anniversary for the Simmons family, as Sully was killed on the birthday of her sister, Kody, who had also been a victim of gun violence years earlier.
In the aftermath of the shooting, family members described Simmons as a devoted and loving mother. Her father expressed his profound grief and the unimaginable pain of losing a second daughter to violence. He suggested that his daughter's death might have been the result of a tragic misunderstanding.
As of early 2026, the investigation into Sully Simmons' murder remains ongoing. While police have urged anyone with information to come forward, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with her death. The case continues to be a painful and unsolved tragedy for her family and the New Orleans community, highlighting the persistent issue of gun violence in the city.
