Kansas City Kansas Community College Renames Campus Boulevard in Honor of Fallen Officer
Campus Boulevard at Kansas City Kansas Community College has been renamed Officer Hunter Simoncic Boulevard in honor of the Kansas City, Kansas police officer who was killed in the line of duty exactly one year prior.
Kansas City, MO, August 27, 2026 —
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) has officially renamed its Campus Boulevard in tribute to Officer Hunter Simoncic. The street will now be known as Officer Hunter Simoncic Boulevard, a dedication made to honor the memory of the Kansas City, Kansas police officer.
The renaming ceremony took place exactly one year after Officer Simoncic was killed in the line of duty. This commemorative action by the college serves to remember his service and sacrifice to the community.
Further details regarding the specific date of the renaming, attendees at any ceremony, or statements made by college officials or law enforcement representatives were not provided in the summary. The full timeline of events leading up to the renaming also remains unspecified.
Officer Simoncic was a member of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. His death in the line of duty marked a significant loss for the department and the city.
The decision to rename a prominent campus thoroughfare highlights the community’s effort to preserve the legacy of its fallen officers. The exact administrative process for such a renaming, including any approvals or public input stages, was not detailed in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Rachel Henderson on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
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