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Los Angeles Police Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, February 7, 2008
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: Not available
Officer Randy Simmons was shot and killed as he and other members of the Los Angeles SWAT Team made entry into a home at approximately 12:30 am. The team had been deployed to the home after a suspect inside called 911 and claimed to have murdered three family members.
As the team entered, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Simmons and a second officer. Both officers were immediately transported to Northridge Medical Center, where Officer Simmons succumbed to his wounds approximately 30 minutes later.
Officer Simmons had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and three sisters.
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| | Posted 2/18/2008 4:39 PM - 236 views - 15 comments
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"Everything that you've read or heard about Officer Simmons/Minister Randy is true...and then some. He was the consummate law enforcement professional and one of the highest ranking African-American LAPD officers; however, he was more than that.
He was a believer in Christ and he used every opportunity to share his faith and love for God with the young people who came to "the bus ministry" or as you've heard it called, "Glory Kids." He gave of himself tirelessly for more than 12 years, every weekend both Saturdays and Sundays. How many people do you know that would work a dangerous, stressful job like SWAT detail for a living and then give their weekends to the challenging task of mentoring young people, considered "at risk" for violence, gangs, drugs and the like. I'm thankful that I had a chance to know and worship with him and his family. I'm thankful that he loved God enough to reach out to young people who needed his love. I'm thankful that Randy knew, "only what you do for Christ will last." The testimony of his life lives on.
God Bless the Simmons Family. You are in my prayers."