Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Kevin Simmons was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Unknown to Patrolman Simmons, the two offenders had just burglarized a local drugstore. The men began to struggle with Patrolman Simmons in an attempt to gain control of his service weapon. During the struggle, one of the attackers was shot in the stomach. The second was able to gain control of the gun and shoot Patrolman Simmons in the head. The assailants escaped but were later captured. The shooter was sentenced to life in prison, where he later died. Patrolman Kevin Simmons was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the Spencer Police Department for over 1 year.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, four brothers, and five sisters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Simmons gave the Spencer Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Spencer community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Kevin Simmons served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman Kevin Simmons is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kevin Simmons's cause is highlighted.
How Kevin Simmons Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kevin Simmons is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kevin Simmons was killed by officer's handgun.