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Nov 6
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375: John Kuchta – 1994 DC Metro Police ...

Jerri Williams
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In this encore episode of FBI Case File Review, John reviews the November 22, 1994, ambush at the DC Metro Police Headquarters where a gunman killed SAs Martha Dixon and Michael Miller, and MPD Sgt. Henry "Hank" Daly and John survived multiple gunshot wounds to the heart, liver, kidney, lung, arm and leg.

For his actions that day, he was awarded the FBI Medal of Valor and U.S. Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism in recognition of exceptional acts of heroism involving the voluntary risk of personal safety and life performed in the line of duty in the face of a criminal encounter. He was also awarded the FBI Star in recognition of serious injury and split-second decisions made under fire. John Kuchta served in the FBI for 27 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/375-john-kuchta-1994-dc-metro-police-headquarters-ambush-replay/.

Retired agent John Kuchta will be honored as this year's FBI Agents Association's G-Man Honors Salute To FBI Heroes honoree. Congratulations to John! 

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