How you can support victims' families and wounded officers in Martin's shooting

By: Tim Wolak

Posted: Jan 30, 2025 12:00 PM EST

Ben Jeffery, Annasue Rocha, Corporal Paul Vandenburg, and Patrolman Ethan Pasternak

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ELKHART, Ind. -- The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #52 announced they've updated their website to include the option to donate to the wounded officer fund in order to assist the wounded officers involved in the Martin's shooting on Monday.

FOP officials say all money received will go to Corporal Paul Vandenburg and Patrolman Ethan Pasternak and their families for any unforeseen expenses as they recover from their injuries.

There is also a GoFundMe page set up for 19-year-old Annasue Rocha's family, with funds going directly to Funds are set up to go directly to her father.

Donations will help with funeral expenses, bills and any other challenges at this time.

The Vine Church, of which the second victim Ben Jeffery was a part of, has set up a Meal Train page with donations going to Ben's wife, Valerie Jeffery, to assist with expenses during this difficult.

The church says you can also support Valerie through Cash App at $ValerieJeffery.

The Vine has also set up a bereavement fund for the Jefferys.

The Martin's in Elkhart where the incident happened has reopened as of Thursday morning.

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