The person at the center of this case
Nykeria Simmons, 15-year-old
Cold Case · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
NYKERIA SIMMONS
Justice for Nykeria Simmons, 15-year-old — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the members of the two parties involved in the ongoing dispute that led to this shooting?
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vehicle
Lead #2Where was the white Lincoln MKZ stolen from, and what evidence was found inside the recovered vehicle?
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witness
Lead #3Were there witnesses at the Circle-K gas station who saw the shooting or can identify the shooter(s)?
On March 15, 2020, 15-year-old Nykeria Simmons was shot and killed at a Circle-K gas station in Apopka, Florida at approximately 12:20 a.m. while an innocent bystander caught in crossfire from an ongoing dispute between two parties. The shooter(s) fled in a white Lincoln MKZ that was later recovered, but the identities of those responsible remain unknown. The FBI and Apopka Police Department are seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend the suspect(s) responsible for this tragic homicide.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Tampa Field Office) and Apopka Police Department
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clue
Lead #4What was the nature of the ongoing dispute between the two parties, and are there known associates or connections?
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Homicide Victim Apopka, Florida March 15, 2020 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Tampa Field Office and the Apopka Police Department are seeking information about the death of 15-year-old Nykeria Simmons. Simmons was shot and killed on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 12:20 a.m.
at the Circle-K gas station located at 277 East Main Street in Apopka, Florida. The police investigation has revealed Simmons was not the intended victim, and this incident was not a random act of violence.
It is believed this shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute between two parties. The suspect(s) shot the victim from a white Lincoln MKZ that had been reported stolen and was later recovered.
Timeline of Events
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2020-03-15
12:20 AMNykeria Simmons Shot and Killed
15-year-old Nykeria Simmons was shot and killed at Circle-K gas station at 277 East Main Street in Apopka, Florida. She was not the intended victim.
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2020-03-15
Suspect Vehicle Recovered
White Lincoln MKZ used in the shooting was reported stolen and later recovered by police.
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2020 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2020 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case