TAVARES, Fla.—Fundraisers have been set up to benefit the deputies who were shot Friday night outside of Eustis.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Bradley Link, Master Deputy Harold Howell and Deputy Stefano Gargano were shot in the line of duty Friday night. Link and Howell were ambushed while conducting a well-being check related to another call for service. Gargano was shot multiple times while attempting to rescue Link, who was trapped inside the home.
Link was rescued and succumbed to his injuries. On Saturday, LCSO Lt. John Herrell said Howell was in stable condition and Gargano was in critical condition.
Family and friends have set up fundraisers to benefit the deputies and their families; Inside Lake has verified their legitimacy.
To donate to the fundraiser benefitting Link’s family, visit In Memory of Bradley Link: Support His Loved Ones
To donate to the fundraiser benefitting Gargano visit Help Stefano Heal After Tragic On-Duty Injury
To donate to the fundraiser benefitting Howell, visit Support for Deputy Harold Howell’s Recovery
