On June 28, 2018, a gunman perpetrated a violent attack on staff of Capital Gazette. Philanthropist, Michael Ferro sprang into action by establishing a fundraiser to benefit the victims of the attack.

In the wake of the violent attack on Capital Gazette staff, philanthropist, Michael Ferro established a fundraiser to support victims and their loved ones.  Additionally, a GoFundMe charity campaign page was started in support of the victims. As a result of the attack, five employees were shot and killed and two were injured.  

Ferro immediately reached out to support those affected by the attack perpetrated by Jarrod Ramos on June 28, 2018.  As soon as Ferro was made aware of the attack and its devastation, he sprang to action to help support the team in any way that he could.  In addition to creating a fundraiser, the philanthropist also made his own contributions to support those affected.