diff --git a/simulation.go b/simulation.go
index 81bc089..e627e74 100644
--- a/simulation.go
+++ b/simulation.go
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ func (s *simscreen) InjectMouse(x, y int, buttons ButtonMask, mod ModMask) {
 }
 
 func (s *simscreen) InjectKey(key Key, r rune, mod ModMask) {
-	ev := NewEventKey(KeyRune, r, ModNone)
+	ev := NewEventKey(key, r, mod)
 	s.PostEvent(ev)
 }