Trey Simmons Killed in Scott City Shooting: Missouri Community Mourns 18-Year-Old Student – Trey Simmons Death, Obituary SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Authorities in Scott City, Missouri, are investigating after a fatal shooting involving 18-year-old Trey Simmons, an area resident whose death has shaken the close-knit community in the southeastern Missouri region.
Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire just after 8:15 p.m. near the intersection of Main Street and Elm Avenue in Scott City. When first responders arrived, Simmons was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries, law enforcement officials confirmed.
Witnesses told investigators they heard raised voices before the shots were fired, and one neighbor said the scene unfolded quickly, leaving bystanders stunned. “It was just shocking — you don’t expect something like this in our town,” one resident said.
Scott City authorities have not released details about a suspect or motive, but said the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol are assisting in the ongoing investigation. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing potential witnesses, and appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
“We’re asking residents who were in the area that evening to check any video or dashcam footage,” a police spokesperson said. “Anyone with information could be critical to understanding what happened.”
Trey Simmons was known locally as a student at Scott City High School, where classmates described him as quiet but well liked. The district confirmed that counselors are on hand to support students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Community members have begun laying flowers and candles at the scene, and a vigil is planned this weekend to honor Simmons’ memory. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family soon.
Officials remind residents that the investigation is active and urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
