Evans Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Monday, September 21, 1953
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 21, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Chief Ware was shot and killed at his home by a man who was upset about receiving a ticket for driving without registration. When Chief Ware opened his door the man produced a gun and shot him in the head and back.
Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Ware was able to grab his gun and fatally shot the suspect.
Chief Ware had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.