SLAIN CAPITOL OFFICER TO LIE IN HONOR
The U.S. Capitol Police officer who was killed when a man’s vehicle rammed him and another officer will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda next week, congressional leaders announced Tuesday, the second time this year that a Capitol Police officer will be recognized in the building he was sworn to protect.
Officer Billy Evans, 41, served for 18 years on the Capitol Police force. On Tuesday, his family released a statement saying, “His death has left a gaping void in our lives that will never be filled.”
He was a father of two children, who his family said were “the absolute most important thing in his life . ... His most cherished moments were those spent with them.”
District of Columbia police said Evans was killed by Noah Green, 25, of Newport News, Va., who they say slammed his car into Evans and another Capitol Police officer shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, then climbed out of the car wielding a knife and was fatally shot by a third Capitol Police officer. The second injured officer was hospitalized overnight and released Saturday.
Authorities on Tuesday identified him as Ken Shaver.
Evans will lie in the Rotunda on April 13, beginning with a ceremonial arrival at 10:30 a.m. and a Congressional tribute at 11 a.m. Few guests will be allowed to attend because of the pandemic. A viewing period will begin at noon for members of the Capitol Police, followed by members of Congress until 6 p.m., then a ceremonial departure at 6:30 p.m., the congressional leaders said in their statement.