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Dean E. Evans
1978
Dean E. Evans. Dean served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Senior Corrections Officer Dean Evans suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with an inmate at the Bordentown Youth Correction Center.
He and three other officers were attempting to place the inmate into an isolation cell when the inmate began to violently resist. Officer Evans collapsed during the struggle. He was transported to Hamilton Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The inmate faced only disciplinary actions in connection to Officer Evans' death.
Officer Evans was survived by his wife and daughter.
He and three other officers were attempting to place the inmate into an isolation cell when the inmate began to violently resist. Officer Evans collapsed during the struggle. He was transported to Hamilton Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The inmate faced only disciplinary actions in connection to Officer Evans' death.
Officer Evans was survived by his wife and daughter.
Survivors
Officer Evans was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
1942 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
New Jersey Department of Corrections
Senior Corrections Officer
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