Holliday ran back into the home after hearing the shots and witnessed Slacks’ death by suicide at the top of the stairs. After he pointed his weapon at her, she went to retrieve Evans’ phone and contact authorities.īut as the female sergeant major struggled to find Evans’ cell phone, Slacks killed the three children in their bedrooms, Roark said. Holliday chased Slacks back into the home, where he went upstairs to the children’s bedrooms, according to the police chief. “We collectively mourn the immense loss of his presence in our lives and our thoughts and prayers are extended to CSM Evans’ family.” Patrick Frank called Evans an “outstanding leader and caring friend” in a statement accompanying the release. Evans, of Petersburg, Virginia, served as the senior enlisted leader for the command’s headquarters battalion at nearby Shaw Air Force Base. Carlos Evans, 38, was shot and later died at a local hospital, according to authorities and an Army release. Army Central soldier who died along with three children following a mass shooting at a fellow sergeant major’s home late Tuesday in Sumter, South Carolina.Ĭommand Sgt. Veterans, troops or their family members can also text 838255 or visit for assistance. *Editor’s Note: Veterans or service members experiencing a mental health emergency can contact the Veteran Crisis Line at 988 or at 1-80 and select option 1 for a VA staffer.

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