Suspect Charged In Fatal Hillsborough Deputy Crash: Sheriff

BRANDON, FL — The suspect accused of killing Master Corporal Brian LaVigne on Monday night in a Brandon car crash faces multiple charges, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Travis Zachary Gabriel Garrett, 28, faces the following charges, according to authorities:

• First degree felony murder
• DUI manslaughter
• Vehicular homicide
• Battery on a law enforcement officer
• Resisting arrest with violence
• Felony criminal mischief
• Aggravated fleeing to elude

"This is one of the most difficult times we have faced as a sheriff's office, losing one of our family members to such a senseless act of violence," Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We continue to mourn this loss with both the LaVigne family, our sheriff's office family, and our community. Our focus remains intent on seeking justice for the murder of Master Corporal LaVigne, and celebrating an individual who devoted his life to public service. While our dedicated team shares a great sense of pain and sorrow, we remain committed to protecting and serving. Now is a time for togetherness, and we are grateful and humbled by this community’s continued support of their sheriff’s office.”

Garrett was last reported in the hospital by law enforcement officials. No current booking photo is available at this time.

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