Las Vegas police unit awarded Medal of Valor for heroic actions during UNLV shooting

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Las Vegas police unit has been awarded the Medal of Valor for its swift and courageous response during the UNLV mass shooting, which resulted in the deaths of three professors.

The 24-officer unit arrived within minutes of the incident, with one group confronting the gunman while another cleared each floor of Beam Hall.

During their search, they discovered a wounded professor and ensured his safe evacuation, likely saving his life…

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