Two Champaign officers shot in '07 honored by state police

SPRINGFIELD – Two Champaign police officers wounded in the line of duty almost a year ago were honored Friday by the Illinois State Police.

Deputy Chief John Murphy and Officer Shannon Bridges were awarded the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor at a ceremony at the executive mansion in Springfield.

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