William Jeremy-Simmons, 30, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of October 7, 2018, at the Always Inn on Indianapolis’ east side. Police responding to a 2:30 a.m. call found Simmons with apparent gunshot wounds; medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators determined the incident began as a robbery that escalated to murder.

Two men, David Wood and Damen Lake, were identified as suspects. Lake allegedly shot Simmons, then threatened the women and fled with drugs, money, and a cellphone. The two women later identified Damen Lake as the shooter, which led to his arrest two days after the killing; officers found Lake asleep in a vehicle with a firearm. David Wood was also taken into custody for his role.

The surviving women’s cooperation was described as crucial to the investigation. Does anyone have information about Simmons, the Always Inn that night, or the people involved that could add to the record?