Mount Sterling Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, June 16, 1895
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 15, 1895
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1895
Policeman Evans was shot and killed as he and another officer investigated a disturbance at a local saloon. The suspect opened fire on both officers as they entered the saloon.
The first shot struck the other officer's badge, and glanced off. The second shot struck Policeman Evans in the groin, fatally wounding him. The officers returned fire, wounding the suspect.
Policeman Evans succumbed to his wound the following day. The suspect was recovered from his wound. He was convicted of murdering Policeman Evans and was sentenced to death. He was hanged August 16, 1895.
Policeman Evans was survived by his wife of 10 days and several stepchildren.