Rakeem D Simmons

Death by Force

Rakeem D. Simmons, age 25, was shot and killed on August 14, 2017, in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. The incident occurred in the 6800 block of South Harper Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a shooting and found Simmons, who was later pronounced dead. His death was part of a violent period in Chicago, which saw a high number of shootings and homicides during that summer. Simmons' tragic passing added to the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence and its impact on loc ...Read More