Simoncic was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Mitchell now faces charges including capital m*rder, fleeing or attempting to elude police, criminal possession of a w**pon by a felon, and two counts of th*ft.

“This was an intentional act of hom**ide on a police officer,” KCK Police Chief Karl Oakman said in a somber press conference.

A Legacy of Service and Kindness

Long before his police badge, Simoncic was known as a leader among friends. At Pittsburg State University, he raised money for the Special Olympics, dyed his hair bleach blonde for homecoming, and even taught classmates to line dance.

“He was always thinking about other people,” said Steve Chastain, his fraternity chapter advisor. “It wasn’t about accolades. It was about what his efforts could do for others.”

After college, Simoncic earned a master