June 27, 2023 - Plumas County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on June 25, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., an off-duty Plumas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, arrived at his home in the Quincy area. Upon entering his house, he went to his bathroom, turned on the light and was confronted by a male with a loaded semi-automatic pistol. The male, later identified as Henry Maxwell Evans, age 25, of San Jose, pointed the firearm at the Deputy’s face and pulled the trigger. The firearm did not have a round chambered. The Deputy reacted quickly, subduing Evans using defensive tactics, dislodging the firearm from Evans. The Deputy was able to control Evans, move him away from the firearm in the bathroom and secure him with handcuffs. The Deputy was then able to call the Sheriff’s Office to report the crime.

Plumas County Deputies responded to the call at the Deputy’s residence and took Evans into custody for 459 PC, Burglary, and 664/187 PC- Attempted Homicide. Evans is currently being housed at the Plumas County Correctional Facility with his bail at $500,000 for the listed charges.

We are thankful that our employee was not harmed in what could have been a tragic loss for the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office as well as the community. We remind all citizens of Plumas County to keep your homes secure and be vigilant in your neighborhoods.

Source: Plumas County Sheriff’s Office