Evans allegedly crashed into a Farmington patrol car. He then got out of his vehicle and was allegedly armed and advancing on officers. After ignoring commands to put his weapon down, a Farmington officer and Utah Highway Patrol trooper opened fire. Evans later died in the hospital.
Agency: Farmington Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol
Motive: car crashed into patrol car
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Joseph Evans
Death Date: December 13, 2020
County: Davis
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6414