Tim McCarthy

Timothy J. McCarthy (born June 20, 1949) is an American former policeman and special agent in the United States Secret Service. McCarthy is best known for defending President Ronald Reagan during the assassination attempt on Reagan's life on Monday, March 30, 1981, in Washington, D.C.

"Timothy McCarthy" redirects here. For the sailor, see Timothy McCarthy (sailor). For the chief executive, see Timothy Francis McCarthy. For the politician, see Timothy McCarthy (politician).
"Timothy J. McCarthy" redirects here. For the building, see Timothy J. McCarthy Building.
Tim McCarthy
McCarthy in March 1981
Born
Timothy J. McCarthy

(1949-06-20) June 20, 1949
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Illinois (BS)
Lewis University (MS)
Occupation(s)Secret Service special agent
Chief of police
Known forSaving President Reagan during his assassination attempt.
Children3

During the assassination attempt, McCarthy spread his stance to protect Reagan as six bullets were being fired by the would-be assassin, John Hinckley Jr. McCarthy stepped in front of President Reagan, taking a bullet to the chest, but made a full recovery.

After the assassination attempt, McCarthy was hailed as a hero and received the NCAA Award of Valor in 1982.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.