Jayvontae Simmons fatally shot at a Bronx Public Housing Complex

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NYPD responded to the report of a shooting at 765 East 165th St., in Morrisania at approximately 6:35 a.m. on March 6.

On arrival, police located 27-year-old Jayvontae Simmons, unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to Lincoln Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS .