Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and four sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Simmons gave the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baton Rouge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Simmons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Gerald Kevin Simmons is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Dept., 11 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 84.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gerald Kevin Simmons's cause is highlighted.
How Gerald Kevin Simmons Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gerald Kevin Simmons is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gerald Kevin Simmons was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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