CT troopers escort fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer

WINDSOR LOCKS — State police helped escort the body of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans home to Massachusetts Wednesday evening.

Evans, an 18-year veteran of the force, was killed earlier this month after he was rammed by a vehicle near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the Associated Press reported. The vehicle’s driver was fatally shot by another officer after he emerged holding a knife.

The incident occurred just weeks after the Jan. 6 violent assault on the Capitol building which left several people dead, including Officer Brian Sicknick. Howard Liebengood, another officer, died by suicide in the days following.

Evans, who was known as Billy, lay in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday as he was eulogized by President Joe Biden and leading lawmakers, The Associated Press reported.

On Wednesday afternoon, Evans’ remains arrived at Bradley International Airport, where motorcycle units of the Connecticut State Police were waiting. The motorcade was to travel along Route 75 through Suffield and Enfield before crossing into Massachusetts, where Evans will be laid to rest in North Adams, according to state police.