William Dennis Simmons, 71, of Williston, South Carolina, was fatally shot on January 13, 2021, in Barnwell County. His death was recorded as a result of gun violence and is listed in state gun violence memorials and databases that track unsolved and violent deaths in South Carolina.

Local agencies named in connection with incidents like this include the Williston Police Department and the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division often assisting homicide investigations.

The case remains among the violent incidents from that period affecting the small community. If anyone knew William Dennis Simmons or has information about what happened on January 13, 2021, please share what you know with local law enforcement.