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Fund set up for fallen officers

The Baton Rouge Police Department announced Tuesday a fund set up for their fallen brethren.

Baton Rouge Union of Police, Magnolia State Peace Officers Association along with the Fraternal Order of Police has set up a donations account at all area Capital One Bank locations.  Any donations can be made under the Baton Rouge Union of Police Fallen Hero’s Fund.

On Sunday, Officer Montrell Jackson and Officer Matthew Gerald, along with EBR Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Garafola, were murdered in a lone wolf attack by Gavin Eugene Long, 29, of Kansas City.