By The Associated Press
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 3:33 p.m.
SAN DIEGO — A 68-year-old man killed by San Diego police after he gunned down a rival in a love triangle had left a note foreshadowing his death, his friend said Thursday.
Deborah Ellis said she worried John Evans was suicidal when he came to her crying and saying he could not live without his ex-girlfriend the night before he confronted his ex and shot her 64-year-old boyfriend at a City Heights apartment.
"I told him to leave it alone, but he would tell me: 'I can't leave it alone. I would much rather die if I can't have her,'" Ellis said, referring to Evans' 50-year-old ex.
Ellis said he left a note at his wood shop, where he also lived, detailing his wishes should anything happen to him.
After the shooting at the apartment, Evans fired on at least one of the officers who responded to the scene, and police returned fire, Lt. Kevin Rooney said.
Nearby complexes were evacuated during the confrontation. Rooney said Evans fell down but raised himself and pointed the gun toward officers. Two officers then fired more shots.
The officers involved have been identified as T.J. Andrews, a K-9 officer with 28 years in the department, and Natalie Stone, a lieutenant with 21 years on the force.
They have been placed on administrative duty, which is routine after officer-involved shootings, police said.
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