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Honorable Mentions Police Officers Die Hard as Heroes
A list of officers and agents is highlighted for risk and bravery. Scott Perkins of Orlando police helped rescue hostages and was wounded by a gunman who died. Marshall Mack of San Fernando pursued suspects after they killed a teen, was shot in the jaw, and helped capture them. Other profiles include Tomblin in Nashville rescuing a driver, Wojcik in Santa Rosa killing a gunman despite injuries, Rothacker in Colton stopping a shooter, Barker in Louisville educating youth, Idle in West Valley surviving a rifle attack, Smolyanski in Miami Beach leading undercover drug probes, Hahn in Madison killing a gunman after a warrant attempt, and Anewenter in Milwaukee directing property crime efforts.