Derrick Big Moose Simmons, 43, was found dead in East Oakland on February 26, 2014, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. His death occurred in a neighborhood then experiencing a rise in violent crime, and the Oakland Police Department opened an extensive investigation.

Investigators identified and arrested several suspects in connection with the killing. Reports say some of those arrested had prior records and were tied to other violent activities in the area; witness statements and forensic evidence were cited in linking them to Simmons’ death. Charges mentioned in ensuing court actions included murder and firearms offenses, and prosecutors described a broader network of illegal activity revealed during the trials.

Family and friends remembered Simmons as kind-hearted and generous despite a troubled past, and the case intensified local concerns about gang-related violence and public safety. If anyone knew Simmons, his associates, or has information about the events on February 26, 2014, please come forward.