Bellevue man that helped tackle shooter at Kansas City Chiefs parade honored by Gov. Pillen
Nebraska's governor called a Bellevue man who helped tackle shooter at Kansas City Chiefs parade an "extraordinary Nebraskan." Nebraska's governor, Jim Pillen, honored Paul Contreras, a Bellevue man who helped tackle a suspected shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs parade. The governor called him an "extraordinary Nebraskan." Contreas, along with a Wichita man, tackled a possible suspect during the event and pinned the person down until police arrived. The recognition was made at the capitol on Thursday. Contrera was also honored by his employer, MUD, in February for a distinguished service award.
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Bellevue man that helped tackle shooter at Kansas City Chiefs parade honored at capitol
Nebraska's governor called a Bellevue man an "extraordinary Nebraskan."Gov. Jim Pillen recognized Paul Contreras in the capitol on Thursday. Contreras, along with a Wichita man, tackled a possible suspect during the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting.The pair then pinned the person down until police could arrive. 'I didn't hesitate': Bellevue man helped tackle one of the alleged shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. See the story here.Pillen called it a privilege to honor Contreras on Thursday. "It's an incredible source of pride. For all Nebraskans that you when you act and you're in Nebraska, we're incredibly proud of you," the governor said.Contreras was also honored by his employer, MUD, in February.The utility district gave him a distinguished service award.Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
Gov. Jim Pillen recognized Paul Contreras in the capitol on Thursday.
Contreras, along with a Wichita man, tackled a possible suspect during the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting.
The pair then pinned the person down until police could arrive.
'I didn't hesitate': Bellevue man helped tackle one of the alleged shooters at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. See the story here.
Pillen called it a privilege to honor Contreras on Thursday.
"It's an incredible source of pride. For all Nebraskans that you when you act and you're in Nebraska, we're incredibly proud of you," the governor said.
Contreras was also honored by his employer, MUD, in February.
Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
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