Command/HQ

Officer Down: Officer William Evans

April 3, 2021

Source ODMP

WASHINGTON, D. C.- Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, of the United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government, died April 2, 2021. Officer Evans was struck by a vehicle; the driver of the vehicle was attempting to breach a barricade at the U.S. Capitol.

Officer Evans as well as other officers were stationed at an access point near Constitution Ave. The driver drove into Officer Evans and another officer purposely. The driver then exited their vehicle and attempted to attack police officers with a knife. The driver was shot and killed.

Officer Evans was taken to a hospital near by where he succumbed to his injuries. He served with the U.S. Capitol Police for 18 years.

About the Author

Hilary Rodela

Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.