Deputy Brandon Gaede, 30, was tragically killed in a shootout while responding to a call in Phillipsburg, Kansas. While attempting to handcuff a suspect on June 27, 2025, he was shot during a struggle — yet still returned fire to stop the threat, showing incredible bravery until his final breath.
A devoted husband and loving father of three young children, Gaede was known for his courage, devotion, and heart. To his colleagues and his community, he was more than an officer — he was family. The details are below 👇😞