06/25/2026
Godspeed recovery my friend, you are in our thoughts.
On June 18th, our founder, Austin Buss, was shot twice in the line of duty—once in the chest, where his vest saved his life, and once in his upper forearm. He was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital and underwent emergency surgery to save and stabilize his arm. Since then, he has undergone two additional surgeries as doctors continue to address the severity of his injuries.
Never did we imagine that our mission would hit so close to home. Yet through this difficult time, we have been reminded why The Brothers In Law exists. We are incredibly grateful for the community that has stood beside us and supported Austin, his family, and everyone affected by this incident.
This tragedy has impacted not only Austin and his loved ones, but also his brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fellow first responders, and all those involved that day. It serves as a powerful reminder of the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that first responders face.
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers, encouragement, and support. Your kindness has been a source of strength, and we are humbled to know that Austin will not walk this road to recovery alone.
For those who have asked how they can help, we have created several ways to support Austin and his family during this journey. Thank you for standing with them, and thank you for believing in the mission of The Brothers In Law.
It's time for a Shift Change.
The LELS Police Benevolent Fund, Inc - stroll down to find Austin’s name - click to donate.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=A759UR99J7UNA
Additional Family PayPal Link:
https://www.paypal.com/pool/9qj3kqwXin?sr=ancr
Checks /cash can also be mailed or dropped off at
First National Bank of Le Center
10 W. Minnesota St.
P.O. Box 160
Le Center, MN 56057
Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we will not be sharing additional details regarding the incident at this time.