What did Derrick Simmons do? Arizona man charged for fatally attacking coworker at Intel cafeteria

Publish date: 2024-05-18

50-year-old Derrick Simmons of Arizona was secured on the morning of February 18, 2023, after apparently killing one of his colleagues and harming one more at the Intel Ocotillo grounds in Chandler.

Chandler police arrested Derrick Lemond Simmons at the scene. He is at present having to deal with penalties of first-degree murder and bothered attack.

As per court filings, one of the casualties was found dead in the microchip producing office’s cafeteria with indications of obtuse power injury. Police revealed that the other casualty was confessed to the emergency clinic with non-dangerous wounds.

Police detailed that officials were dispatched to the Intel Ocotillo Grounds at 6.15 am on Saturday subsequent to getting a few emergency calls about an individual conveying an ax and individuals being harmed.

According to the New York Post, after the night shift representatives left, Derrick Simmons moved toward a specialist at a table in the cafeteria and struck him on the head on different occasions with a polished ash. It referenced that he likewise utilized an ax and blade to go after the person.

Court filings additionally revealed that when another colleague at a similar cafeteria table stood up to Simmons, he hit the person toward the rear of the head with the bat. Following the supposed assault, officials found Derrick Simmons before the structure conveying two duffle sacks.

In an explanation by Intel Arizona’s representative, Linda Qian said:

The personalities of the two casualties have not been unveiled at this point. Police revealed that the examination is still in its beginning phases. In any case, they surveyed that there is no danger to people in general and that the local area is protected. A potential rationale in the assault is not set in stone.

We are currently investigating an incident near the area of Dobson Rd & Ocotillo Rd. This is an isolated incident, and there is no threat or danger to the public. pic.twitter.com/ib9acRRUUx

— Chandler Police (@ChandlerPolice) February 18, 2023

As per a report by the New York Post, Derrick Simmons was captured on charges of first-degree murder and bothered attack and is being hung on a $1 million money security.

Court filings likewise expressed that Simmons was before sentenced for disturbed attack with a deadly weapon in 2001, in spite of the fact that particulars of that case were not quickly accessible.

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