Patrolman Jeff Evans
Pueblo Police Department
Colorado
End of Watch: Saturday, September 13, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 13, 1919
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Lynched by townspeople

Patrolman Evans was shot and killed when he was ambushed while on duty. As he walked down a dark street a man stepped out of the shadows and shot him in the head and shoulder, killing him instantly. Two suspects were apprehended but before they were tried they were lynched by a mob of townspeople in retaliation for Patrolman Evans' murder.