The EPD officer involved in the Officer Involved Shooting Incident (Case #23-21058) that occurred on October 25th, 2023, in the 1700 block of S. Evans Ave. has been identified as Sergeant Blake Hollins.Â
Sergeant Hollins is currently assigned to Motor Patrol. He has been with the Evansville Police Department for 11 years and prior to being promoted, he was a Field Training Officer. Sgt. Hollins has been through the crisis intervention training and is a part of the Crisis Intervention Team.Â
Sgt. Hollins has returned back to active duty after completing a three-day administrative leave, which is protocol in an Officer Involved Shooting IncidentÂ