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Off-duty US soldier honoured for saving shooting victim's life
Private First Class Stephen Bradley applied emergency medical techniques to stabilise a civilian after gunfire erupted near his residence. His swift intervention earned him the Army Commendation Medal for his life-saving actions.
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An off-duty United States Army soldier has been recognised for his rapid response after gunfire erupted in the vicinity of his home, resulting in a civilian casualty. Private First Class Stephen Bradley drew on his military training to provide critical first aid to the injured person until emergency medical services arrived at the scene.
Bradley's intervention involved the application of a tourniquet and pressure dressing to stabilise the victim's gunshot wounds. His quick thinking and knowledge of emergency medical procedures are credited with preventing further deterioration of the casualty's condition during the critical period before professional emergency responders took over treatment.
The incident prompted local law enforcement authorities to launch an active investigation into the shooting. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the gunfire and the identity of those involved remain under investigation.
In recognition of his actions during the emergency, Bradley has been awarded the Army Commendation Medal, a decoration presented to members of the armed forces for heroic or meritorious service. The award underscores the significance of his response in potentially saving the victim's life during a high-pressure situation.