Case Number: 8947
Simmons, Will - Age 38 - Colored - Fatally shot 6:12 PM, 1/21/25, at home, 1223 So. Peoria St., accidentally, by his wife, Ruth Simmons, who was removing a revolver from a pantry shelf. On 1/28/25 Ruth was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 21, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 22, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1223 S. Peoria st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Simmons, Will |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Simmons, Ruth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 28, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
