East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, July 17, 2016
Add to My HeroesBradford Allen Garafola, Sr.
Deputy Sheriff Brad Garafola, Sergeant Nick Tullier, Corporal Montrell Jackson, and Police Officer Matthew Gerald, both of the Baton Rouge Police Department, were shot and killed by a subject outside a convenience store at 9611 Airline Highway shortly before 9:00 am.
Officers had received reports of a subject walking along the roadway carrying a rifle. As responding officers arrived in the area, they were ambushed by the subject. Deputy Garafola, Corporal Jackson, and Officer Gerald were killed, Sergeant Tullier succumbed to his injuries in 2022, and two officers were injured.
The subject was shot and killed by other responding officers.
Deputy Garafola had served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 0410
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 225 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Garafola, your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten and forever honored. Rest in Peace.
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