MCS Report #805
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Overland Police Department
Date of Activation: 07/19/2023
Commander and Department: Lt. Steve Hurst, Overland Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Sgt Greg Buechner, Overland Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Aaron Curl, St. Charles City Police Department
Victim: Gersain Rugerio-Rodriguez
Suspect: Gavon Michael Simmons
The Overland Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Gersain Rugerio-Rodriguez (age 26). At approximately 11:34pm, police officers responded to the 9400 block of Baltimore Avenue for a report of a shooting. There officers located Gersain who had been shot and was pronounced dead on scene.
As a result of this investigation, Gavon Simmons (age 26) was charged with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action. His bond was set at $1,000,000.
