Derjuan Elston PeeWee Gambrell, 27, was shot in the abdomen and killed on July 4, 2019, in Toledo, Ohio, after an argument with his girlfriend’s brother, Timothy Simmons. Witnesses said Simmons fired the shot and fled; he later called 911 and admitted to the shooting, saying it was in response to recent domestic violence charges. Police arrested Simmons and initially charged him with felonious assault; after Gambrell’s death the charge was upgraded to murder and Simmons was held on a $1 million bond. Simmons’ court proceedings began soon after the incident.

Gambrell was a former Rogers High School standout who briefly played for Ohio State University. Former coaches and teammates remembered him for his playfulness, dedication, and the heart of a champion he showed on the field. The shooting left a void in his community and among those who knew him.

If anyone has information about the July 4, 2019 shooting or knew Gambrell, please come forward with what you can share.