Nashville names hero cops who cleared area before Christmas bombing

Nashville Mayor John Cooper praised the six quick-acting cops who evacuated buildings in downtown Nashville, putting themselves in danger to save lives on Christmas morning.

“They are heroes. And I am grateful for them and all of Nashville’s first responders,” Cooper said, CNN reported. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department identified the officers, who range from a rookie to an 11-year veteran, as:

Officer Brenna Hosey, a 4-year veteran;
Officer James Luellen, with the department for 3 years;
Officer Michael Sipos, a rookie with 16 months on the job;
Officer Amanda Topping, with the department for 21 months;
Officer James Wells, also with the department for 21 months; and
Sergeant Timothy Miller, an 11-year veteran.