In the early morning hours of September 14, 2022, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of a Pine Bluff, Arkansas neighborhood, leaving one man dead and two others wounded. Responding to a call about a shooting at approximately 2:00 a.m., police arrived at a residence on South Elm Street to a grim scene. Inside the doorway of the home, they discovered 60-year-old Jerry Simmons, who was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds.
Two other individuals found
outside the residence had also sustained gunshot injuries. They were transported to Jefferson Regional Medical Center for treatment, with one requiring surgery for their injuries. The extent of their injuries was not publicly disclosed. The body of Jerry Simmons was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to officially determine the cause of death through an autopsy.
A native of Pine Bluff, Jerry Simmons was born on May 26, 1962. He was a former football player at Pine Bluff High School and had spent time working in Baytown, Texas, before returning to his hometown. In Pine Bluff, he became known as a 'jack of all trades,' working for himself in carpentry and other trades. Those who knew him remembered his infectious smile and warm personality.
In the wake of the shooting, the Pine Bluff Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Despite their efforts, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the killing of Jerry Simmons, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
