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FAMU's Coach Simmons' Son is Recovering from Gun Violence

FAMU Rattlers head coach Willie Simmons has been an advocate against anti-gun violence in the Tallahassee community. Unfortunately on Sunday morning, gun violence struck the Simmons' family.

Wraylon Simmons, son of Coach Simmons, was injured in a shooting in the 1900 block of Perry Street near FAMU's Bragg Memorial Stadium after 3:00 AM ET on Sunday, February 21.

Simmons' son is expected to recover. The family released the following statement:

"Our family has been vocal advocates against gun violence in our community and unfortunately the issue has now impacted us on an even more personal level. We appreciate your prayers and ask that you give our family time to support our son as he recovers from his injuries. We as a community must work together to ensure that other families do not have to endure the senseless trauma of gun violence we now face."

The Simmons and Zanders Family to ABC 27

Coach Simmons tweeted:

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