Barney Simms, age 70
Lost to gun violence on April 9, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Simms what shot by a 17-year-old teen. Police say they have information about a possible motive, but it has not been released as of April 14th. Simms was retired as an executive at the Atlanta Housing Authority, taught at Georgia Perimeter College, and served on the board of Atlanta Victims Assistance.
Photo sources:
- Life with Gracie: Barney Simms’ senseless death is a call to...
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Barney Simms's Obituary on Atlanta Journal-Constitution
News sources:
- Update: Teen arrested in shooting death of Barney Simms
- Barney Simms , 70 , had passion for city and its residents
- Thousands pay respects to slain community activist Barney Simms
- WXIA: Prominent community member Barney Simms shot dead in southwest Atlanta
- Gun Violence Archive
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