After suffering a serious head injury to the back of her head on Monday, August 12th, Theresa Ann Simmons died on Saturday afternoon as a result of her injuries.
The 63-year-old, of West Loucks Ave., becomes the 16th homicide victim this year.
Police were called to the 700 block of West Loucks Ave. on August 12th at 5:56 A.M. on a report that Simmons was bleeding from the head. The injuries apparently occurred inside her home, and she was taken to OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
An autopsy for Simmons is planned for Monday morning.
An investigation is ongoing.
