May 9, 1980, marks a very important day as we remember the ultimate sacrifice of Deputy James B. Evans. On this day, 40 years ago, Deputy Evans was shot and killed when he was ambushed by bank robbers during the infamous Norco Bank Robbery. This incident drew deputies and police from across the Inland Empire into a running gun battle that is still one of the most violent in American History.⁣⁣
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⁣Today we honor Deputy James Evans with the following tribute. ⁣⁣The memory of his heroism will live on forever.⁣