Biden, Lawmakers Pay Tribute to Capitol Police Officer Slain by Motorist

William Evans died on April 2

President Joe Biden speaks during the service for U.S. Capitol Officer William Evans, as his remains lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, on April 13, 2021. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Pool

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and lawmakers on Tuesday paid tribute at a ceremony in the Capitol rotunda to the U.S. Capitol Police officer killed when a motorist rammed a car into two police officers and brandished a knife earlier this month.

William Evans, an 18-year veteran of the Capitol Police force and father of two young children, died in a hospital after he was struck by the vehicle on April 2.