Funeral services held Tuesday for Hillsborough County deputy killed in crash
Hundreds gathered Tuesday to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed in the line of duty.
By: Matthew Borek , Sarah Hollenbeck , Mary O Connell
Posted at 10:47 PM, Jan 18, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-19 18:10:45-05
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. â Hundreds gathered Tuesday, January 19 to honor the life of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed in the line of duty after officials say a suspect intentionally rammed into his patrol car.
Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, who was promoted to sergeant posthumously Tuesday, died last week.
The 30-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff s Office was just one shift away from retirement, according to Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Sheriff: Florida deputy killed while on duty was just 1 shift away from retirement
Hillsborough County deputy killed in the line of duty
By: WFTS Staff
and last updated 2021-01-12 17:08:09-05
BRANDON, Fla. â A Florida sheriff s deputy who was just days away from retirement died in the line of duty Monday evening.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said deputies were responding to a call for service from management at the Paddock Club Apartments around 3:42 p.m. Monday.
The caller said the man had been throwing furniture and clothes out of his apartment window and front door. The caller also said this individual has threatened to harm staff in the past. Deputies were not able to make contact with the man and left the area.
Sheriff: Florida deputy killed while on duty was just 1 shift away from retirement
Hillsborough County deputy killed in the line of duty
By: WFTS Staff
and last updated 2021-01-12 17:08:09-05
BRANDON, Fla. â A Florida sheriff s deputy who was just days away from retirement died in the line of duty Monday evening.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said deputies were responding to a call for service from management at the Paddock Club Apartments around 3:42 p.m. Monday.
The caller said the man had been throwing furniture and clothes out of his apartment window and front door. The caller also said this individual has threatened to harm staff in the past. Deputies were not able to make contact with the man and left the area.