In 2019, a security footage video began circulating that left viewers stunned: a security guard pointing his gun at a uniformed sheriff's deputy. The guard, identified as Seth Eklund
The confrontation began when Deputy Gaston entered the IRS office while carrying his service weapon. Although Gaston was in uniform, Eklund informed him that building policy prohibited firearms. When Gaston declined to leave his weapon in his vehicle, the situation escalated; Eklund drew his gun and attempted to detain Gaston while a 911 call was made reporting a "man with a gun". The fallout was swift: Criminal Charges: Eklund was charged with aggravated menacing for his actions during the encounter. Civil Litigation: seth eklund gofundme
The GoFundMe was created by Eklund's supporters after he was charged with . The charges stemmed from a confrontation in a parking garage where Eklund, who was working as a parking enforcement officer for a private company, was seen on video pointing a firearm at a driver during a dispute over a "boot" on the driver's vehicle. Purpose of the Fundraiser In 2019, a security footage video began circulating
He is the Executive Director of the Bresee Foundation, an organization dedicated to battling poverty and empowering families in LA. When Gaston declined to leave his weapon in
has been noted for contributing hundreds of dollars to various GoFundMe campaigns, including funeral costs for local figures medical expense fundraisers Lessons Learned