Patrolman Alfred Evans, Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Alfred Evans

Youngstown Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1911

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Alfred Evans

Patrolman Alfred Evans was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person at 4:00 a.m.

Patrolman Evans encountered the man at 258 West Front Street and began to question him. When the man was told he was going to be searched, he suddenly turned and ran. The man ran to a nearby tree where he took cover and opened fire on Patrolman Evans, striking him three times. Patrolman Evans returned fire but did not strike the suspect.

Patrolman Evans was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound approximately eight hours later.

The man fled and was never positively identified or apprehended.

Patrolman Evans was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Youngstown Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 9 years
Badge 467
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Never apprehended

foot patrol, suspicious person

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Alfred Evans of the Youngstown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 97 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

November 5, 2023