Master Corporal Brian LaVigne
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, January 11, 2021
Brian LaVigne
Master Corporal
Brian LaVigne was killed when his patrol car was intentionally rammed by
another vehicle on West Lumsden Road, near South King's Avenue, in
Brandon.
Deputies had responded to an apartment complex nearby after a man
started throwing furniture and clothing off his balcony. A short time
later the man disrobed and started throwing food at neighbors. The man
attacked responding deputies, striking one of them in the head multiple
times. Attempts to stop the attack with electric control weapon failed
and he was able to break free. He was able to get into a car and drove
through a closed gate.
The man intentionally drove across multiple lanes of traffic and struck
Corporal LaVigne's patrol car on the driver's door at a high rate of
speed. Deputies were unable to free Corporal LaVigne and he had to be
extricated by rescue units. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital
where he succumbed to his injuries.
The subject was arrested following the collision.
Corporal LaVigne had served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's
Office and was killed the day before his last scheduled shift before
retirement. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender In custody