Evans was shot outside a church after being tracked down by a police officer, according to authorities. Police said they had been searching for him after a friend reported he was armed, had made suicidal threats on social media, and may have taken drugs. Authorities initially said it was unclear whether Evans pointed or fired his handgun.
Victim's Name: William Evans
Agency Responsible: Spanish Fork Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: White
Date of Death: August 28, 2015
County: Utah
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Under investigation
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 786
Geography: Suburban