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City manager announces state Medal of Valor for Officer Justin McElroy
Summary
City manager reported that police officer Justin McElroy will receive the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Medal of Valor for his actions during a December 2023 incident in which he fired at a vehicle door and rendered aid to the suspect.
The city manager reported that Police Officer Justin McElroy was selected to receive the Missouri Department of Public Safety’s Medal of Valor for his handling of a December 2023 scene. The manager said the suspect had aimed a firearm toward Officer McElroy; McElroy fired toward the vehicle door and then immediately began rendering aid to the suspect, who was later determined not to have been injured in the interaction. The city manager described the selection as high‑level recognition by the state.
No council action was required; the announcement was read during the city manager’s report and acknowledged by the council.
