Suspect indicted for first-degree murder in Hillsborough Deputy s death
Brian LaVigne was one shift away from retirement
Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office
Brian LaVigne posthumously promoted to Sergeant
and last updated 2021-03-05 10:06:22-05
TAMPA, Fla. â A man accused of killing a Hillsborough County deputy in January has been indicted for first-degree murder, the Hillsborough County State Attorneyâs Office announced on Friday.
Travis Garrett, 28, can now be prosecuted for intentionally killing Deputy Brian LaVigne, 54.
Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office
Garrett is accused of purposely ramming his vehicle into the side of LaVigne s on January 11. LaVigne was freed from his vehicle by the Jaws of Life and taken to Tampa General where he died from his injuries.