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Incident
Police Officer Brian Evans was shot and killed while providing medical assistance to a man who had just been shot by Officer Evans' brother.
Officer Evans and his brother's wife had become concerned about his brother because of his depression. When the two arrived at his house at 3085 Robinson Road in Weller Township to check on his welfare, they discovered that the brother's neighbor had been shot and was lying in the driveway. Officer Evans immediately went to check on the condition of the victim and ordered his sister-in-law to leave the area in the car.
At the same time, the brother appeared in the driveway and opened fire, striking the vehicle ten times. He then shot Officer Evans in the chest, killing him.
Moments later, the suspect's sister and sister-in-law arrived at the scene and were also fired upon. Both were wounded as they fled in their vehicle.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later after being confronted by other officers. He was charged with the murder of a police officer and the murder of his neighbor. On September 9, 2008, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state mental institution.
Officer Evans had served with the Mansfield Police Department for 14.5 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Evans gave the Mansfield Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mansfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Evans.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Mansfield Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Brian is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Brian is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brian is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2007, 84 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2007, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Brian was 37. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Brian had served 14.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Brian was 37. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Brian had served 14.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Brian had served 14.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Mansfield Police Department, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Mansfield Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Brian among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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