SAN ANTONIO — A retired San Antonio Police officer who was critically injured in a violent shootout back in 2003 died on Friday. On Tuesday, his family shared funeral plans for later this month.
In 2003, Officer David Evans and three other officers were shot during a confrontation at a northeast-side Denny's restaurant. The gunman did not survive.
Evans is being remembered as a gentle giant who loved to serve.
His family shared details of the funeral arrangements through social media for his memorial:
- Evans' funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 22 at Community Bible Church, located on the city's northeast side at 2477 North Loop 1604 East.
- Report and departure times, as well as additional details, will be provided as they become available.
Evans' family also shared on Facebook a message to the community to express their gratitude for all the support they've received since his passing:
"Thank you to everyone who has called, texted, posted, and messaged the family over the past few days. It's been a very trying time, and I appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and patience," the post said. "Thank you again for everything; our family appreciates the kind words and memories of our Dad."