on february 17, approximately 16:30 hours, lieutenant henry perra and sergeant russell gordon confronted a deadly situation on the 1800 block of irving street. at that time they were celebrating the beginning of the lunar new year. each and every restaurant on that block was full of people and families. i also note there was a library where children were coming out nearby. for outstanding bravery to respond to what they viewed. their split-second decision-making in an ability to tackcally respond and control the immediate deadly threat. their willingness to put their lives at risk knowing it was necessary to save the lives of others, their controlled and disciplined response -- it is important it was a controlled and disciplined response -- both initially in it and managing the homicide scene falls well within the guidelines of consideration and department recognition of medal of valor. the 1800 block of irving street is part of a light commercial corridor which runs seven blocks west. it contains many restaurants, small businesses, and is surrounded by residential streets. many of these