The body of the missing Texas National Guard has been found

EAGLE PASS, Texas – The body of the missing specialist from the National Guard of Texas, Bishop E. Evans, was found according to Congressman Tony Gonzalez, who shared the news of Twitter on Monday morning.

“This morning, the body of SPC Evans was found and identified by local authorities. This young soldier made the greatest sacrifice in the name of the defense and service of our country. He will never be forgotten, “Gonzalez tweeted.

Evans, 22, disappeared while trying to rescue two migrants who appeared to be drowning as they crossed a river from Mexico to the United States, according to the Texas Department of War.

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An investigation by Texas Rangers has revealed that the two migrants were involved in “illegal transnational drug trafficking”, according to local authorities. The two migrants are currently in the custody of US Customs and Border Patrols.

Evans was a field gunner from Arlington, assigned to the Battery, 4-133 Regiment Field Artillery in New Braunfels. He joined the Texas National Guard in May 2019.

Gov. Greg Abbott shared a photo of SPC Evans social networks sundaycalling Evans a hero.

Abbott issued the following statement on Monday:

“We are heartbroken to learn of the death of SPC Bishop E. Evans, who was reported missing in Eagle Pass on Friday. Our National Guard soldiers risk their lives every day to serve and protect others, and we are eternally grateful for the way SPC Evans heroically serves his country and country. Thanks to members of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Border Patrol, and local law enforcement for working around the clock to find this soldier. The Texas Department of War will continue to provide more updates to the public as they become available. I ask the Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the family and friends of SPC Evans as they mourn this heartbreaking loss.

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Evans had previously been sent to Kuwait as part of Operation Spartan Shield and returned in the fall of 2020.

“During this mobilization, his dedication, talent and tactical prowess led his leadership to regularly recruit him to operations in Iraq in support of the Special Operations Forces for short periods of time, and then returned to Kuwait,” the statement said. a press release from the Texas Department of War.

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