04-04-2025
Longview officer given award for lifesaving actions
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A Longview officer has received an award from the police department after saving a teacher's life last year.
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In September 2024, Josh Marrs took action after a teacher at Spring Hill ISD became unresponsive during class. After being alerted by the school's nurse, Marrs quickly arrived in the classroom and began chest compressions and guided the team in using the AED prior to EMS arriving.
According to the police department, the teacher was stabilized and transported to the hospital. Marrs was credited by the school nurse with saving the teacher's life and believes she would not have been able to manage the situation without his support.
Due to Marrs heroic actions, he was bestowed the Lifesaving Award by the police department on Thursday afternoon.
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