Gwinnett County

Bodycam video shows two officers rush into burning home, save woman's life

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Two Gwinnett County police officers didn't hesitate and wait for firefighters. Instead, they rushed to enter a burning home and rescue a woman.

Channel 2's Tony Thomas obtained video of the dramatic rescue at the home in Duluth.

Thomas learned that the officers knew the homeowner was trapped because of her 911 call.

When they responded, Sgt. Steve Walker and Officer Lee Foon realized that they had little time to waste to get the woman out safely.

Dramatic video from the scene shows smoke billowing out of the front door as the officers ran in. On a 911 call, the homeowner said she could not get out.

"We are making radio entry. Advise fire department, we need them right behind us. We've got full smoke," one officer is heard saying on the radio.

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The officers split up, fighting smoke. The 911 dispatcher alerts them that the woman is in a third-floor master bedroom.

After nearly two intense minutes, all three were out safely moments before firefighters arrived.

"They didn't hesitate," Officer Ted Sadowski with the Duluth police said of his colleagues. "Another day in the life of a police officer."

Thomas talked to the woman, who was at the property Thursday with contractors trying to repair the townhouse. She did not want to appear on camera, but told Thomas she can't believe the officers came inside not even wearing masks.

She also said she wanted to send Walker and Foon a message of how grateful she is.

Investigators say the smoke and fire came from a fireplace.