Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Evans was shot and killed after surprising two men who were robbing a grocery store.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Evans served with the Texas City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Texas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Evans.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer O. E. Evans is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Texas City Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. O. E. Evans's cause is highlighted.
How O. E. Evans Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. O. E. Evans is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. O. E. Evans was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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