Spencer Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, December 9, 1982
Add to My HeroesKevin Simmons
Patrolman Kevin Simmons was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
Unknown to Patrolman Simmons, the two offenders 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. He is survived by his mother, four brothers, and five sisters.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge 11
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Died in prison
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