The Boston police officer injured in shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers, later died

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April 14, 2023

Deborah Becker
Stevee Chapman

Among the official victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings is Boston Police Sergeant Dennis "DJ" Simmonds, who was injured in the shootout with the bombers in Watertown and died a year after the tragedy.

Officer Simmonds' sister, Nicole Simmonds-Jordan, spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition about how she remembers her brother.

This segment aired on April 14, 2023.

2023 Boston Marathon

Deborah Becker Host/Reporter

Deborah Becker is a senior correspondent and host at WBUR. Her reporting focuses on mental health, criminal justice and education.

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Stevee Chapman Producer, Morning Edition

Stevee Chapman is a producer for WBUR's Morning Edition.

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