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Brian Simms Jr.

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated Jul 11, 2013

Victim Details

Brian Simms Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Oklahoma City

OK

2013-07-11

24

Brian

Simms Jr.

07/18/2026

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On a late Thursday evening in Oklahoma City, the life of 24-year-old Brian Simms Jr. was tragically cut short. The young man from Olathe, Kansas, was in the city and had attended a concert at the Farmers Public Market. After the event, he was found asleep in his car in the parking lot. Two off-duty police officers, who were working as private security for the venue, noticed him and approached the vehicle.

The officers, identified as Sgt. Paul Galyon and Officer Antonio Escobar, observed t ...
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  • Oklahoman.com: Family member identifies man shot by Oklahoma City police
  • The Black Times: ACLU OK Joins Brian Simms Jr. Legal Team — The Black Times
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