Indianapolis: An Evansville Trooper was honored this afternoon at an awards ceremony at the Indiana Government Center.
Trooper Kylen Compton was presented the Department Combat Action Award for his heroic acts at an incident in Posey County.
On February 3, 2011, Trooper Compton, along with Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Montgomery, attempted to serve an arrest warrant on Brandon McManomy, who was wanted for serious felony warrants. Trooper Compton confronted McManomy and attempted to take him into custody; however, McManomy stabbed himself twice and cut himself across the throat. McManomy fell to the floor while Trooper Compton and Deputy Montgomery attempted to handcuff him and control him. During the struggle, Deputy Montgomery was cut across his face while McManomy attempted to stab them both. Trooper Compton and Deputy Montgomery were able to secure McManomy in handcuffs.
Trooper Compton applied life-saving medical attention to McManomy for his serious, self-inflicted wounds, even after he had attempted to harm Compton and Montgomery. Trooper Compton unselfishly stayed with McManomy and continued to apply medical attention while Deputy Montgomery was being treated for his injuries. Trooper Compton clearly showed professionalism, valor, and compassion in this situation by saving McManomy’s life.
The actions and dedication to duty of Trooper Compton are in keeping with the finest traditions of law enforcement and reflect great credit upon themselves and the Indiana State Police Department.
* Photographs are of Trooper Kylen Compton and Superintendent Douglas Carter with Trooper Compton at the Awards Ceremony in Indianapolis.
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