GREENSBORO, N.C. — Guilford County Sheriff's Office Deputy Matthew Self is known by many in the county for his bravery after responding to a domestic dispute that turned violent in February 2017.
The deputy was shot in the arm and hip by 53-year-old Donald Meador, who also shot his wife during the incident. Self lost the use of his left arm from the shooting. After some time recovering, Self went back to work on light office duty.
To honor his bravery, U.S. Representative Mark Walker is hosting a special Congressional Badge of Bravery Ceremony at the Guilford Metro 911 Center with the offices of U.S. Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and the Guilford County Sheriff's Office to honor Deputy Self.
"During the incident, Deputy Self acted decisively and courageously to respond to this violent assault and remained in the fight after being severely wounded. His quick actions were instrumental not only in protecting the life of the assailant’s fleeing spouse but also in protecting his own life," Walker's office shared in a press release.
During the service, it was announced Self was leaving his role as a deputy to join the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
"Deputy Matthew Self's bravery and actions are those of a true American hero," Walker said. "He selflessly ran to danger and risked his life for the sake of someone else. We beam with pride at the magnitude of his courage and are inspired by his noble service to others."
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