Policeman Charles Evans

Photo of Policeman Charles Evans
End of Watch: Sun, Jun 16th, 1895
Date of Incident: Sat, Jun 15th, 1895
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 2 years
Age: 45

Survivors

His wife and several stepchildren

Incident

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.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Mount Sterling Police Department Patch
35 South Bank Street
Mount Sterling, Kentucky 40353
(859) 498-8899

Tributes

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