GoFundMe Launched For Canton Police Officer Killed Monday

CANTON, MI — A GoFundMe has been launched for the family of Edward Jagst, a Canton police officer who was killed Monday at his home in Brighton. He was 48.

As of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, the GoFundMe page had raised more than $10,000 of its $15,000 goal. It was launched by Mary Ann Boyle.

"Following the tragedy they just experienced, all proceeds will be going directly to the family through these troubling times for her mortgage, car payments and bills," the GoFundMe page reads.

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Jagst was shot and killed by his 18-year-old son in his Brighton home Monday morning, MLive reported. He was a 21-year veteran of the Canton Police Department, participating in various units, including as a school resource officer, officials said.

"Officer Jagst was a remarkable man who was strong in his faith, and was a truly loving husband and father," Canton Police Chief Chad Baugh said Patch in a statement Tuesday. "He was a shining example of love and service, and our Canton Police family, past and present, consider ourselves fortunate to have known him. Our hearts go out to the Jagst family at this time of tragedy."

Jagst was found dead around 10:30 a.m. Monday by police after officers were dispatched for a reported shooting, according to MLive.

Jagst's teenage daughter called 911 and told dispatchers her brother had shot her father and was going to kill himself, MLive reported.

The suspect eventually turned himself in, the outlet reported, citing police.

The top donation on the GoFundMe was $1,000 from an anonymous donor. Several other people who donated also commented on the page.

"I cannot stop thinking about you and your daughter. My heart hurts so badly for you. Know that SO MANY are holding you up in love and prayer," said one donor, Mandy Smith.

"I’m so very sorry for your loss, I can’t even imagine what you are feeling! My love and prayers are for all of you. May your wonderful memories of him comfort you and Alli!" said Candace Nehring.

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