Honoring the Life and Legacy of Fallen KCKPD Officer Hunter Simoncic

Published on August 26, 2025

Today, the Kansas City, Kansas/ Wyandotte County community is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Kansas City, Kansas Police (KCKPD) Officer Hunter Simoncic. Our prayers, thoughts, and heartfelt condolences are with Officer Simoncic’s family, friends, and the entire Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD).

Candlelight Vigil Details - 8/28/2025

In honor of the sacrifice given by Officer Simoncic, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) and the Unified Government will hold a candlelight vigil on Thursday, August 28, at 7:30PM. in front of the Unified Government Municipal Building (700 N. 7th Street, KCK).

The road in front of the Municipal Building (7th Street from Ann Avenue to Barnett Avenue) will be closed beginning at 5:30PM in preparation for the candlelight vigil.

Parking will be available in lots 2, 3, and E. Lot 2 is on the West side of Memorial Hall, and lots 3 and E are East of the Municipal Building on both the North and South sides of the street.

Memorial Service Details - 9/3/2025

Funeral services for Officer Hunter Simoncic have been finalized. The funeral will be held next Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Children's Mercy Park,
1 Sporting Way, KCK, 66109.

The service is open to the public and will begin at 10:00 AM. Parking lots will open at 7:30 AM with stadium gates opening at 8:00 AM.

There will be a Law Enforcement Processional starting 30 minutes after the conclusion of service. The route will be posted once details have been confirmed.

Attendees should approach Children’s Mercy Park from State Ave. Public parking will be located on the south side of the stadium in Blue Lot 2 on the grounds of the Kansas Speedway. Please, be aware that Village West Parkway and France Family Drive will be closed to public traffic.

We encourage the community members to display blue ribbons outside their homes and businesses as a sign of support of the Simoncic family and the men and women of the KCKPD. It is a small gesture, but very powerful and unifying one.

Donate to the Official Officer Hunter Simoncic Memorial Fund

The Official Memorial Fund for Officer Hunter Simoncic is set up through the Kansas City, Kansas Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4.

Donations can be made to: KCK FOP Memorial Fund c/o Simoncic Family at any Public Safety Credi Union location.
ALL proceeds collected will be donated directly to the family.

https://www.publicsafetycu.org/contact-us/locations/

Officer Hunter Simoncic Graphic

Please continue to keep our community and all those impacted by this tragedy in your prayers.

Media Inquiries

Nancy Chartrand | KCKPD
Media Relations Specialist | Public Information Officer
Office of the Chief of Police
nchartrand@kckpd.org
913-201-1418