Fall River Police searching for wanted man accused of fatally shooting dog, other charges

A Fall River man is wanted by police for allegedly committing disturbing crimes.

According to police, on February 3rd, officers responded to the Sunset Hill Housing Development for a call for service.

Upon arrival, patrol officers made contact with an occupant and observed what appeared to be fresh blood on the floor. Officers located a yellow Labrador retriever suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Animal Control was immediately requested. The dog was transported to an emergency animal hospital but, sadly, succumbed to its injuries.

Through their initial investigation, patrol officers identified 36-year-old Kyron Simmons as the suspected shooter. A comprehensive follow-up investigation conducted by MCD Detectives, including review of security camera footage, interviews, search warrants, and evidence collection, confirmed Simmons as the suspect in the shooting and in additional related offenses.

Detectives also executed a search warrant at the Father Defario Village Housing Development, where Simmons had been residing, and recovered firearm accessories.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Kyron Simmons. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. He is charged with Discharge of a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Building, Killing, Maiming, or Poisoning an Animal, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License, Reckless Endangerment of a Child, and Home Invasion.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact authorities immediately.