2nd Suspect Arrested in Shooting of Contra Costa County Man

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA -- A second suspect has been arrested in the November shooting death of 28-year-old William Sims at a bar in El Sobrante, according to Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies.

Ray Simons, 32, of Hercules (on the right in the above photo), was arrested in Monterey County where he allegedly gave a false name during the booking process. His real identity was determined using fingerprints, and Contra Costa County homicide detectives were notified of his arrest on Saturday, according to sheriff's spokesman Jimmy Lee.

Simons is being held without bail on suspicion of murder, robbery, shooting at a person from a vehicle and intimidating a witness.

Daniel Porter-Kelly, 31, was arrested Nov. 16 and charged with one count of felony murder, one count of robbery and is facing a hate-crime enhancement for Sims's killing.

Porter-Kelly pleaded not guilty to the charges on Nov. 28 in Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Sims is African-American but prosecutors did not explain exactly why they felt Porter-Kelly should be charged with a hate crime, citing the ongoing investigation.

Police are still seeking one other suspect, 31-year-old Daniel Ortega (on the left in the above photo), a resident of either Novato or Richmond.

Police say Simons, Porter-Kelly and Ortega killed Sims after some sort of altercation at the Capri Club on Appian Way.

Sims' cousin launched a GoFundMe campaign, William Sims, Jr Memorial Fund, to raise funds to cover unanticipated expenses associated with his murder.

"Will was a gifted and talented musician, he was gentle, kind-hearted, caring and loved by his family and friends. We have a missing link in our world today," she wrote on the website, adding, "This world we live is in need of love today. The only way to win over hate is by love."

The memorial, as of Dec. 13, has raised nearly $22,000 toward its $50,000 goal.

Bay City News contributed to this report/Image: suspects Daniel Ortega (left), Ray Simons via CCSO