Christopher Carlin Simms, 58, of Carrollton, Texas, was shot and killed on March 27, 2025, in the 2600 block of Frankford Road in Dallas. Officers responding to reports of gunfire just before 1 p.m. found Simms suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was born May 11, 1966, in Richmond, Virginia, and was remembered for his love of music and cooking and for his close bonds with family, including children, a grandson, siblings and extended relatives.

Three weeks after the killing, police named 54-year-old Simuel Norice as a suspect. Norice was wanted as a fugitive until he turned himself in on April 19, 2025. He was charged with murder and possession of a controlled substance, with combined bond set at $350,000. Authorities have not released motive or other details and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone in Dallas knew Christopher or has information about the shooting on Frankford Road, please come forward to investigators.