Young was shot several times and Schott was stabbed when seventeen-year-old Julian Covella had the presence of mind to help the injured Young unholster his gun so that he could fend off the attacker. The three men all showed a great deal of composure as well as concern for one another as they dealt with this potentially lethal situation when a routine stop erupted into gunfire. Both Young and Schott are recovering from their injuries.

Berg said, “I was privileged to have the opportunity to host and honor these brave men for their heroism. They deserve the accolades of the people of California for the bravery they exhibited in a crisis situation.”

A brief ceremony took place during the legislative session today, when Assemblymember Berg presented each hero with a resolution commemorating the day these men rose to the challenge and performed their jobs with courage and selflessness that may have saved, at least, their own lives and possibly the lives of others as well.