LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Orange County Sheriff’s deputy Zac Andry remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times during a traffic stop earlier this month.
As the deputy continues to recover at the University of Louisville Hospital, the community has rallied to support his family, including a fundraiser organized by a local business owner.
On Jan. 3, Andry was shot four times during a traffic stop on Highway 150 near West Baden, Indiana. The suspect in the shooting, Austin Schepers, was shot and killed by police in Louisville on Saturday, Jan. 4, after an extensive manhunt.
Orange County Sheriff Davy Henderson received the news a deputy had been shot while at home and rushed to the hospital.
"It really hit home with us here lately, how dangerous our jobs are, even in a small community like ours," Henderson said.
The community has shown an outpouring of support since the shooting, including a prayer vigil and donations of food, money and other assistance.
In an effort to alleviate some of the financial strain on Andry’s family, Sean Bauer, the owner of several Kentuckiana McDonald's restaurants, is hosting a fundraiser.
On Feb. 6, 50% of mobile orders and pay sales at McDonald’s located at 2621 Charlestown Road in New Albany will go to support Andry’s family. Bauer will also match donations up to $5,000, potentially raising $10,000 or more.
“I just think it’s amazing how people are reaching out to help,” Henderson said. “We’re a small community, but we’ve got great people supporting us.”
Andry, a husband and father of three young children, is making gradual improvements, according to Henderson. He remains stable and is expected to transfer to Frazier Rehabilitation for further treatment soon.
“The community has been amazing, and we’re making sure the family has everything they need while Deputy Andry focuses on his recovery,” Henderson said.
The fundraiser is set for Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the McDonald’s at 2621 Charlestown Road in New Albany, Indiana.
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