United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, April 2, 2021
Add to My HeroesWilliam Francis Evans
Police Officer Billy Evans was struck and killed by a vehicle whose driver was attempting to breach a barricade at the United States Capitol.
Officer Evans and other officers were stationed outside of the north vehicle access point along Constitution Avenue when the driver intentionally drove into Officer Evans and a second officer. The driver then exited the car after crashing into a retractable barricade and attempted to attack other officers with a knife. The man was shot and killed at the scene.
Officer Evans was transported to a nearby hospital in a patrol car but died a short time later.
Officer Evans had served with the United States Capitol Police for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Location District of Columbia
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 157 ReflectionsPolice Officer Billy Evans was brave. He gave his life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. He's now in heaven with the other fallen angels.
Thank you, Police Officer Billy Evans for all you did, Forever Rest in Peace!
Rachel Blitz
Civilian Supporter
April 4, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths

Police Officer Gabriel Facio
Apache Junction Police Department, AZ
EOW: June 8, 2025

Police Officer Krystal Rivera
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: June 5, 2025

Sergeant J. D. White
Angleton Police Department, TX
EOW: June 1, 2025

Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros
Bloomfield Police Department, NM
EOW: June 1, 2025

Police Officer Samuel Riveros
Baldwin Park Police Department, CA
EOW: May 31, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer
Morrow County Sheriff's Office, OH
EOW: May 26, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay
Florence County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: May 20, 2025

Lieutenant Allen "Noochie" Credeur
Rayne Police Department, LA
EOW: May 5, 2025

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson, Jr.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, OH
EOW: May 2, 2025