A Florida police officer was honored for his heroic actions to save a deputy who was wounded and under fire from a suspect.

Cross City Police Sgt. Michael Henry received the Florida Police Chiefs Association Lifesaving Award during a city council meeting Monday, the department stated in a social media news release. He was given the award by Chief Jamey King, who was serving as a member of the state police chief group's awards committee.

Henry was spotlighted for his actions on Oct. 11, 2025. He was part of the response to a shooting involving a suspect opening fire on Dixie County sheriff's deputies.

At the scene, Henry used his patrol truck give cover for one of the deputies—Cody Pope—who had been wounded by the gunfire. While the suspect was still shooting, Henry applied tourniquets to Pope's legs, which had both been wounded.

"Sergeant Henry’s quick thinking, composure under fire, and willingness to put himself in harm’s way helped save a fellow officer’s life," the department stated. "This is the kind of selfless courage and professionalism that defines the men and women of the Cross City Police Department."