Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will honor Duluth Police Sgt. Brad Wick this morning with a Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the country's highest honor for law enforcement.
Wick was recognized for his actions during a 2011 chase to stop suspects who had robbed a drug store and stolen a car at gunpoint.
During the chase, the suspects entered a house and shot a woman inside. Police, including Wick and his K9 Abe, faced gunfire as they followed the suspects into the house. Wick fatally wounded one of the suspects ending what was turning into a hostage situation. The wounded resident of the home survived.
The White House presents the Medal of Valor to public safety officers nominated by the chiefs or directors of their employing agencies and recommended by the Medal of Valor Review Board.
