On March 20, 2023, 33-year-old Jason Tanom Simmons was found deceased in his apartment on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights, California. Responding to a call around 6:45 p.m., officers discovered Simmons had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The Citrus Heights Police Department immediately initiated a homicide investigation, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. They emphasized that the incident appeared targeted, posing no immediate threat to the broader community.
Following an extensive investigation, authorities identified 30-year-old Carmichael resident, Joshua Zell Brisbane, as the primary suspect. On July 11, 2023, with assistance from the Roseville Police Department's SWAT team and Sacramento County Probation officers, detectives apprehended Brisbane in Roseville without incident. He was subsequently booked into the Sacramento County Jail on homicide charges and held without bail.
The Citrus Heights Police Department acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the Roseville Police Department and the Sacramento County Probation Department in Brisbane's arrest. They also expressed gratitude for the community's support and assistance throughout the investigation. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department Crime Tip Line at 916-727-5524 or the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers anonymous tip hotline at (916) 443-HELP.
