Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Billy Evans was struck and killed by a vehicle whose driver was attempting to breach a barricade at the United States Capitol.
Officer Evans and other officers were stationed outside of the north vehicle access point along Constitution Avenue when the driver intentionally drove into Officer Evans and a second officer. The driver then exited the car after crashing into a retractable barricade and attempted to attack other officers with a knife. The man was shot and killed at the scene.
Officer Evans was transported to a nearby hospital in a patrol car but died a short time later.
Officer Evans had served with the United States Capitol Police for 18 years.
Police Officer Billy Evans was brave. He gave his life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. He's now in heaven with the other fallen angels. Thank you, Police Officer Billy Evans for all you did, Forever Rest in Peace!
Rachel Blitz Civilian Supporter April 4th, 2024
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Evans gave the United States Capitol Police 18 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Evans.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William Francis Evans is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Capitol Police, 4 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Francis Evans's cause is highlighted.
How William Francis Evans Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Francis Evans is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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