Supporters are rallying around the family of a Kansas Sheriff Deputy who was killed Friday night in the line of duty.

Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede was responding to a fireworks call in Phillipsburg when he was killed while trying to arrest a suspect. As he attempted to place the suspect in handcuffs, a struggle broke out. The suspect pulled a concealed handgun and opened fire on the deputy. Despite being struck by gunfire, the deputy returned fire and hit the suspect multiple times.

The 30-year-old deputy leaves behind a wife and three young children.

A GoFundMe has been established for the Gaede family.

Farmers State Bank in Phillipsburg has also established an account for the family.

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