At Tuesday evening's Crystal Lake City Council meeting, and Crystal Lake Police Officer was honored for bravery and self-sacrifice displayed in diverting a catastrophic situation in February of this year. Officer Kotlowski was awarded a Medal of Valor.
Officer Kotlowski was the first officer on the scene of a shooting in the parking lot of the Kyoto Japanese Restaurant, 6320 Northwest Highway.
When Officer Kotlowski arrived at the location he found two people struggling on the ground, one with a handgun. That individual disregarded orders to separate and the individual on top was pointing a handgun at bystanders and the other person involved in the struggle.
The offender was pinned to the ground by Officer Kotlowski where he was able to disarm him although the offender was apparently ready to pull the trigger of the gun and had an additional magazine of ammunition in his left hand. The offender continued to struggle with Officer Kotlowski until the officer was able to handcuff him.
Further investigation revealed that the offender had discharged five rounds in the parking lot of the restaurant with the intent to shoot the victim.
The Medalof Honor was pinned on Officer Kotlowski by his mother. His father, his wife and young son were also present for the honors ceremony.
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