Jayvontae Simmons, 27, was fatally shot inside his apartment building at the Forest Houses, a NYCHA complex in Morrisania, the Bronx, in the early morning of March 6, 2026. Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 6:30 a.m. and found Simmons unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head; he was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln and later pronounced dead.

Detectives conducted an extensive search of the building, collecting evidence in paper bags as they worked the scene. Neighbors described Simmons as respectful and helpful. Investigators say they are seeking three men in connection with the killing; doorbell camera footage reportedly shows at least two masked men running toward Simmons inside the building just before shots were heard and his cellphone was knocked from his hand. No arrests have been announced and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline.