WASHINGTON — An Ohio State University police officer who risked his life to save the lives of civilians during a knife attack on campus in 2016 was one of 14 public safety officers awarded the Medal of Valor by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
A driver had driven down a sidewalk and struck several pedestrians, and then got out of his car and began attacking people with a knife on Nov. 28, 2016.
Horujko killed the attacker after trying unsuccessfully to get him to disarm.
Thirteen people were attacked and 11 were hospitalized, one in critical condition.
“Every officer, firefighter and first responder who receives this award embodies the highest ideals of service and sacrifice, character and courage,” Trump said during a White House ceremony.
Eight men from the Azusa, California, police department were honored for placing themselves in danger and saving the lives of civilians and fellow officers during the shooting at a southern California polling place on Election Day 2016.
The medal is the nation’s highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer.