Detective John Caldwell Receives King's Police Medal After Surviving Assassination Attempt

The Northern Ireland officer, shot nine times in a 2023 attack, was honored for his courage and service at Buckingham Palace.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was presented with the King's Police Medal by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
Caldwell survived a targeted assassination attempt by dissident republicans in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in February 2023, where he was shot nine times in front of his son.
The attack occurred as Caldwell was packing up after coaching a youth football team; he spent weeks in intensive care recovering from his injuries.
The detective was recognized in the King's Birthday Honours list earlier this year for his bravery and contributions to policing.
Caldwell expressed gratitude for the medical teams, family, and friends who supported his recovery, describing the recognition as a privilege and honor.