Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Nathaniel Evans
Age : 41
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 08/25/2023
Location : U.S. Post Office near North Little Rock High School
City : Little Rock
County : Pulaski
State : Arkansas
Agency : North Little Rock Police Department; U.S. Marshals Service
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted fugitive arrest and post office standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/25/2023, law enforcement officers were searching for Nathaniel Evans, 41, of Little Rock. Police said Evans had outstanding warrants and was also under investigation in connection with a shooting at a bail bonds business earlier that week.
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Members of the U.S. Marshals Service encountered Evans near the U.S. Post Office adjacent to North Little Rock High School. According to North Little Rock Police Chief Patrick Thessing, the marshals attempted to take Evans into custody. Police alleged that Evans displayed a firearm during the attempted arrest and then ran into the post office.
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Law enforcement surrounded the post office and evacuated people from inside the building. At least one postal employee initially remained inside and was subsequently removed safely by the North Little Rock Police Department SWAT team.
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The incident developed into an armed barricade and standoff. North Little Rock police SWAT officers entered the operation as officers attempted to resolve the situation inside the post office.
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According to Chief Thessing, the situation escalated rapidly and North Little Rock police officers opened fire. Evans was struck by police gunfire. Officers attempted lifesaving measures, but Evans died at the scene.
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Three North Little Rock police officers involved in the fatal encounter were placed on administrative leave while the shooting was investigated. The initial public account did not identify the three officers or specify which officers fired the rounds that struck Evans.
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The standoff occurred within approximately 100 yards of North Little Rock High School and the Center of Excellence as classes were beginning. School officials placed both campuses in hold-and-secure status, brought students inside and closed the buildings to outside visitors until police resolved the incident.
OFFICER BACKGROUND:
Three North Little Rock Police Department officers were identified by the department as involved in the fatal encounter and were placed on administrative leave following Evans' death.
