Harford County Honors Slain Deputies 10 Years After Shooting

Families organize blood drive and fundraiser to remember deputies killed in the line of duty.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Ten years after two Harford County sheriff's deputies were shot and killed in a Panera Bread restaurant, their families are honoring their memory through a blood drive and fundraiser. Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey and Deputy First Class Mark Logsdon were killed in the February 10, 2016 shooting. The blood drive will benefit the American Red Cross, while the fundraiser will support the Police Unity Tour, which the sheriff's office will ride in to honor the fallen deputies.

Why it matters

The tragic shooting of the two deputies shocked the Harford County community and highlighted the dangers law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. By organizing these memorial events, the families are keeping the deputies' legacies alive and showing support for the sheriff's office and first responders.

The details

The blood drive will run until 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 17 on Edgewood Road, organized by the deputies' families. A fundraiser is also being held at the Texas Roadhouse in Fallston to benefit the Police Unity Tour, which 12 members of the sheriff's office will ride in May to honor the fallen deputies. Each rider must raise $2,100, for a total of around $25,000.

  • The shooting took place on February 10, 2016.
  • The blood drive and fundraiser are being held on February 10, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the shooting.

The players

Patrick Dailey

Senior Deputy with the Harford County Sheriff's Office who was killed in the 2016 shooting.

Mark Logsdon

Deputy First Class with the Harford County Sheriff's Office who was killed in the 2016 shooting.

Jeff Gahler

Harford County Sheriff who spoke about the blood drive organized by the deputies' families.

Mike Schleper

Harford County Sheriff's Captain who discussed the fundraiser for the Police Unity Tour.

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What they’re saying

“It's something good that came out of something horrible, and the fact that our families led this charge is extra special to me and the men and women of this office.”

— Jeff Gahler, Harford County Sheriff (wbal.com)

“Each member has to raise $2,100. We have 12 riders this year, so we have to raise around $25,000. At this current time, we're about halfway through.”

— Mike Schleper, Harford County Sheriff's Captain (wbal.com)

What’s next

The Harford County Sheriff's Office will participate in the Police Unity Tour in May to honor Deputies Dailey and Logsdon.

The takeaway

The memorial events organized by the families of the slain deputies demonstrate the lasting impact of their sacrifice and the community's commitment to honoring their service and memory.