East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch: Monday, November 21, 1988
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 21, 1988
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Corporal Jerry Simmons was shot and killed while monitoring an undercover drug buy from a hotel room.
During the transaction, the suspect decided to kill the confidential informant. In an attempt to save the man's life, Corporal Simmons entered the hotel room from the adjoining room. The suspect opened fire, striking Corporal Simmons in the eye. Corporal Simmons was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wound.
Corporal Simmons had served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for three years. He was survived by his parents and four sisters.