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A tribute is planned for later this week, which would have been his birthday.
The sergeant. Randolph raced through a twist of fate that occurred around 2:30 a. m. m. La first collision involved an 18-wheeler, which got stuck and caused a fuel spill.
With the road blocked, police said De Aujalae Evans, 25, drove down the exit ramp and struck Randolph, who was standing next to his patrol car. He was rushed to JPS Hospital but did not survive.
“She continued to drive as she attempted to flee the scene,” Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes said. “After about a quarter of a mile, despite everything, it stopped. They handed her over and then tried to flee on foot. He was fleeing the place. “
Evans was eventually detained and a blood pattern was taken. She is recently accused of involuntary manslaughter while intoxicated and causing the death of a law enforcement officer.
Doorbell video sent to FOX Four shows Evans’ Nissan Versa taking off from the scene as other people rushed to Randolph’s aid.
“I don’t know how many times I’ll have to repeat it — there’s no excuse to drive,” Noakes said. “Mrs. Evans made a resolution. And his resolve was to get behind the wheel of Array, and because he did, we lost one of the most productive guys in Fort Worth. “
Flags remained at half-staff Monday in Fort Worth’s South Division. Flowers, balloons and messages of thanks placed on the hood of a Fort Worth cruise ship as a tribute to Randolph.
Hundreds of people, including police officers, firefighters, city and hospital staff, gathered outside the JPS to honor Sgt. Randolph. His body was transported in a police vehicle from the hospital to the medical examiner’s office.
During the procession, the sergeant’s family circle was comforted and protected by the support of a legion of police and first responders who made their honor and respect for his ultimate sacrifice transparent.
“We have lost Billy, a faithful spouse, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend to so many of us.
Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez said Fort Worth has lost a leader who engaged his community.
“I was a supervisor. And normally supervisors don’t block traffic,” he said. “But everything he did was because he was there with his troops because he really cared about himself. “
Chief Noakes says Randolph died a hero in the service of the city of Fort Worth.
“He was a selfless guy who thought of others before him and was willing, obviously, to put himself in harm’s way to protect not only his team but also the citizens here in Fort Worth,” the leader said.
Investigators are waiting for Evans’ blood test to arrive, which can take up to 48 hours. She is being held in the Tarrant County Jail on $750,000 bail.
There will be a prayer vigil in the Southern Division on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. , which would have been Randolph’s birthday.
The police officer’s relatives said that information on funeral plans will be released as soon as they are final.
Randolph leaves behind a wife, Lisa, and a daughter, Kayla.