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Teen Shot And Killed Man In Jay Saturday, SRSO Says
May 28, 2022
A man was shot and killed by a teen Saturday afternoon in Jay.
Jaden Simmons, 16, shot and killed 43-year old Jonathan Simmons, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies have not revealed any relationship between the two.
Deputies responded to the shooting at 3487 Highway 4 in Jay about 12:20 p.m.
Jaden Simmons has been charged with second degree murder.
“These charges are preliminary and will be reviewed by the State Attorney’s Office. This is an ongoing investigation more information will be released as it becomes available,” Jillian Durkin, SRSO assistant public information officer, said.
Jaden Simmons’ mugshot was not immediately available due to the holiday weekend.
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9 Responses to “Teen Shot And Killed Man In Jay Saturday, SRSO Says”
Just looking him up on jail view could maybe explain possibly some maybe. He was just released on 5-13-22 on a long list of charges. He clearly had an issue keeping his hands to himself. Several charges of assault, aggravated assault, and kidnapping just to name some of his repeat charges.
This young man hopefully is justified in his actions and hasn’t caused himself a lot of years behind bars. JS
“Sad! Jon’s arrest reports don’t show him as a nice man”
What happened to innocent until proven guilty? His charges were dropped, fyi.
This is a another case where the SYSTEM FAILED TO PROTECT THIS CHILD AND FAMILY!!!!
I have known Jon since 4th grade. He has been my friend ever since. And I know he was struggling with anxiety and depression and I know he tried to get help,but everyone like@Meg shunned him because they didn’t know the real Jon I knew when he was on his meds and he needed so badly for people to treat him like a human and not a monster. If you really knew the real story,not just his records you would understand he was a caring person! Why don’t you check out the records of the supposed victims, you would see a different story. So until you know the facts don’t come on here and blast him, because he was a dear friend of mine! I’ll never forget our friendship! prayers to the family. And Jon I will never forget you❤️
“Jon’s arrest reports”, “didn’t seem like the kind of guy to do this”…neither of these have any bearing on what happened. We don’t know what went on, and it’s possible that “he did wrong” is entirely inaccurate. We have no details on the situation. It could have been self defense or it could have been cold blooded murder.
Me for people waiting for facts instead of inventing their own
Only immediate family might know what was going on in that home and can voice an opinion. Wait and let law enforcement finish their investigation and then pass judgment based on facts.
Sad! Jon’s arrest reports don’t show him as a nice man
I’m praying for the family that they can get over this Tragic loss. I knew this young man, he was once dating my best friend. He didn’t seem like the kind of guy to have done such act as this. He was always respectful when I saw him. I hope detectives can find a motive as to how this happened and May he receive his consequences. I still hurt for him, but he did wrong.
This is so sad. My heart and my prayers go out to this young man and this family.