Suspect says he drove murderer to Warrenton
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Commonwealthâs Attorney Scott Hook at the murder scene Oct. 6 with Warrenton Police Lt. Scott Arnold and Detective Matthew Eggers.
Tyrik DâAndre Simmons, 22, who surrendered to police Tuesday, faces a charge of accessory to murder after the fact. Mr. Simmons identified one of those passengers as the shooter involved in the murder case. Warrenton Police arrest warrant
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Staff Journalist He surrendered to Warrenton Police on Tuesday and explained his role in the Oct. 6 murder of Derek De La Iglesia outside of a Jackson Street apartment building.
Tyrik D’Andre Simmons, 22, of Madison Heights, is charged with accessory after the fact, murder, and is being held without bond. More charges are expected.
De la Iglesia s father told News4 he last saw his son just hours before his death, helping him assemble a bed in his new apartment.
“That s the last time I saw my son alive, and I m glad that I decided to go that night instead of waiting a day or until the weekend to help him out with his bed because I would ve never seen him again, Salvador de la Iglesia said.
Derek de la Iglesia put others before himself, his family said. Last Thanksgiving, he bought and delivered meals for families he’d never met.