U.S. Capitol Police identify colleague who died after suspect rammed barricade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCMH) -- The U.S. Capitol Police have named the officer who was killed Friday after a suspect rammed a barricade outside the Capitol Building.
He is William Evans, a member of the Capitol Police for 18 years.
“It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Officer William 'Billy' Evans this afternoon from injuries he sustained following an attack at the North Barricade by a lone assailant. Officer Evans had been a member of the United States Capitol Police for 18 years. He began his USCP service on March 7, 2003, and was a member of the Capitol Division’s First Responder’s Unit. Please keep Officer Evans and his family in your thoughts and prayers.”
acting u.s. capitol police chief yogananda pittman
Police say the suspect was shot and killed by police after he rammed a sedan into the barricade on Constitution Avenue. Another officer was injured and transported to the hospital.