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Ann Arbor police honor woman who risked own safety to help Briarwood Mall shooting victim

By Amber Ainsworth
Published  May 14, 2021 3:37pm EDT
Ann Arbor
FOX 2 Detroit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Ann Arbor police honored a woman this week who risked her own safety to help a shooting victim last month at Briarwood Mall.

An 18-year-old was shot in the arm inside the Von Maur store on April 16.

More: 18-year-old shot inside store at Briarwood Mall 

Police said Sarah Huber, who is a nurse, immediately began helping the victim despite not knowing if the shooter was still in the area. She provided first aid and kept the victim calm until medics arrived.

Huber was honored with the Civilian Valor Award. 

Deputy Chiefs Jason Forsberg and Aimee Metzer​ visited Huber at her work to present her with the award.

Sarah Huber receiving the Civilian Valor Award (Photo: Ann Arbor Police Department)