Brad Garafola
Brad Garafola
Brad Garafola was a Sheriff's Deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. He was married to Tonja Garafola, together the couple had four children. He has a a 21 year old son who lives in Texas, a 15 year old daughter, 12 year old son and a 7 year old daughter. [1]
Death
On July 17, 2016 three police officers Brad Garafola, Matthew Gerald, and Montrell Jackson, were shot and killed by Gavin Eugene Long in the 2016 shooting of Baton Rouge police officers. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, relations between the police and residents have been tense since the death of Alton Sterling on July 5.
One suspect, Gavin Eugene Long is dead and it is possible that two others are at large. Three officers were wounded in the shooting, including one who is fighting for his life.
At the time of the shooting, Garafola was working extra duty at the B-Quik convenience store on Airline Highway.
It was supposed to be his last shift before going on vacation on Monday July 18, 2016.