William Charles Simons Jr. was 16 when he died of a gunshot wound on November 18, 2018, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was found at an apartment on Eltha Drive shortly after 3 a.m., taken to the hospital, and later died. Known as Will, he attended North Forsyth High School and previously Ronald Reagan High School, where he played football and basketball. He worked at KFC on Liberty Street.

Investigators determined the shooting was accidental and involved another teenager at the apartment complex. Several people who were present cooperated with detectives. No charges have been filed and the investigation remained open as of the latest update. William is survived by his mother, Penny Barr; his father, William Charles Simons Sr.; a brother, Corey Simons; and a sister, Ashley Simons. His funeral was held November 23, 2018, at Greater Church in Winston-Salem.

If anyone was at the Eltha Drive complex that night or has information about what happened, please share what is known.