Fundraiser at Birmingham's The Stand for family of fallen officer

(WJBK) - Birmingham's The Stand restaurant is standing behind local law enforcement, and is hosting back-to-back events to raise money for the family of an area police officer killed in the line of duty. On November 20 and 21, The Stand will host two evenings of fine cuisine and craft drinks with portions of the proceeds going to the widow and four children of fallen police officer, Sgt. Patrick O'Rourke of the West Bloomfield Police Department, who was killed while responding to a domestic call in September 2012.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by emailing jfk@thestand.com or by calling 248-789-1056.