Simon Shanks

Q: When did Simon Shanks die?

Simon Shanks died on January 5, 2006.

Q: How old was Simon Shanks when they died?

Simon Shanks was 34 years old at the time of death.

Q: What was Simon Shanks's cause of death?

The cause of death of Simon Shanks was shot.

Simon Shanks (October 16, 1971 – January 5, 2006) was a National Football League player for the Arizona Cardinals in 1995. An alumnus of Tennessee State University, he played linebacker in his sole professional season, leading the Cardinals defense with 27 tackles. Shanks was killed in a robbery at his home in Phoenix on January 5, 2006. Three men approached Shanks and his friend in his garage working out. His wife was locked in the bathroom of the house while the men beat Shanks and his friend. They were both shot, with Shanks being shot fatally. His other friend was shot in the neck, surviving.