Policeman Charles Evans, Mount Sterling Police Department, Kentucky

Policeman Charles Evans

Mount Sterling Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, June 16, 1895

Charles Evans

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.

Bio

Age Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, June 15, 1895
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1895

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 16, 2015