ANGLETON, Texas – As tributes and farewell wishes continue to pour out for Brazoria County deputy Jesus Vargas, we wanted to share ways the public can also honor the slain officer’s memory.
BACKGROUND: Suspect in Brazoria County deputy’s shooting killed after K-9 finds him hiding in SW Houston dumpster
Vargas was killed on Wednesday after investigators said he and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force tried to arrest a wanted man in southwest Houston.
Sheriff Bo Stallman says the department is mourning, but remembers the type of deputy and man Vargas was.
Additionally, the department has received a tremendous amount of support from across the country after losing the described dedicated officer and family man.
“We’ve had people reach out to us from everywhere trying to send their condolences and offer any kind of assistance or resources that they can,” he said. “He has a loving family, he was a big family man, had three beautiful daughters and a loving and supporting wife as well so he leaves those behind and we are going to do everything we can to support the family through this process, they are our family and he’s certainly our brother as well.”
CLOSER LOOK: What we know about the Brazoria County deputy who was killed in the line of duty
Here are various ways the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging the public to honor deputy Vargas’ family.
Support the Vargas Family
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support as we honor Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas and navigate this difficult time. For those who wish to help, here are ways you can contribute:
Donations to the Family
The 100 Club of Brazoria County has established a dedicated account to support Deputy Vargas’s family.
Checks: Please make payable to 100 Club of Brazoria County and mail to:
100 Club of Brazoria County
Attn: Vargas Family
P.O. Box 1596
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Online Donations: https://shorturl.at/8elue
Other Ways to Help
If you would like to donate food, or items, volunteer your time, or have any questions, please contact 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘵 979-264-2191.
