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Resided:
FL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 12, 1972
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Lee County Sheriff's Office
FL
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
FL
USA
Sat. Feb. 12, 1972
Summary:
Deputy Eva was shot and killed after stopping an escapee. He had conducted a traffic stop on a suspected stolen vehicle and recognized the driver as the escaped prisoner. After placing the suspect under arrest, the prisoner began to resist and during the scuffle managed to get Deputy Eva's weapon and fatally shot him. The suspect fled the scene, but was later apprehended.
Deputy Eva had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and two children.
