More than two months after a tragic shootout in small-town Kansas, the community of Phillipsburg is still mourning the loss of Deputy Brandon Gaede, a young father and devoted officer remembered for his courage until his final breath.

A Deadly Night in Phillipsburg

On the night of June 27, 2025, Gaede responded to reports of illegal fireworks in Phillipsburg, a farming town of just 2,300. While attempting to handcuff 27-year-old Kolton Griffith outside a home at 899 1st Street, a struggle broke out. Continues…