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Sergeant Rickey Joe Simmons | Jackson Police Department, Mississippi Jackson Police Department, Mississippi

Sergeant

Rickey Joe Simmons

Jackson Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 4, 1992

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: 25 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/4/1992

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: In custody

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Sergeant Rickey Simmons was shot and killed with his own weapon while struggling with a mental patient. He had responded to a report of a burglary the suspect's home.

The suspect was apprehended and through a plea bargain was sentenced to life plus 15 years in prison for the murder and burglary. The suspect has had three probation hearings, all denied.

Sergeant Simmons had served with the Jackson Police Department for just under 25 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Sgt. Simmons,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson. You Sir are what a True Law Enforcement Supervisor is supposed to be all about-you probably didn't even have to respond to that call yet you did-that says volumes of the type of man and leader that you are. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
February 4, 2012

 

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