January 06, 2025
Thom Carroll/For PhillyVoice
Bilal Simmons – the man accused of killing Jocelynn Marshall, 35, and her boyfriend, Terrell Sanders, 39, in North Philadelphia on Dec. 19 – is facing murder and related charges.
The suspect who allegedly shot and killed two people last month was arrested Sunday by Philadelphia police.
Bilal Simmons is accused of shooting Jocelynn Marshall, 35, and her boyfriend, Terrell Sanders, 39, on Dec. 19 at Sanders' home on the 1800 block of Diamond Street in North Philadelphia, NBC10 reported. They each were shot multiple times and died at the scene.
Marshall had two sons – an 18-year-old and a 6-year-old, and was a longtime Tastykake employee. Sanders, a school bus driver, had a 16-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son. Marshall's funeral took place Saturday. The funeral for Sanders is Thursday.
Simmons is charged with homicide and other offenses. Police have not said how he was connected to the couple or shared a possible motive.
Last week, detectives said they were investigating the possibility that the shooter was someone who had access to the building, but was not let in by Marshall and Sanders, FOX29 reported. No weapons were recovered at the scene.
Police offered a $40,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction prior to Simmons' arrest.
