Police Officer William ‘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 when the driver intentionally drove into Officer Evans and another officer. After crashing into a retractable barricade, the driver exited the vehicle and attempted to attack other officers with a knife. Officers shot and killed the attacker at the scene.
Officer Evans was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
Officer Evans had served with the United States Capitol Police for 18 years.