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St. Paul Police Officer Honored For Heroic Actions

ST. PAUL (WCCO) -- A St. Paul police officer received the highest honor from his department Thursday night for his bravery in a tragic situation.

Officer Dave Longbehn was presented with the Medal of Valor.

Last May, Longbehn helped track down the suspects involved in the murder of a Maplewood sergeant.

Even after he was attacked, Longbehn was able to shoot and kill the man who shot Sgt. Joe Bergeron.

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