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Dwane Simmons

Case from Topeka, KS dated Apr 28, 2019

Victim Details

Dwane Simmons

Male

Black / African American

Topeka

KS

2019-04-28

23

Dwane

Simmons

06/26/2026

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In the early hours of April 28, 2019, a day that should have been filled with celebration, the life of Dwane Simmons, a 23-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence in Topeka, Kansas. A junior and a promising cornerback for the Washburn University football team, Simmons was known for his infectious smile and his deep love for the game and his teammates. The shooting occurred just hours after his close friend and teammate, Corey Ballentine, was drafted into the ...
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  • Washburn football player killed, Giants draftee injured in weekend shooting
  • KSNT: One dead, one injured after central Topeka shooting
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    I've been following the Dwane Simmons case for a while, and the more I read about it, the more I'm s... ...Read More
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