FERRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER’S HUSBAND TO RECEIVE STAR OF TEXAS AWARD

FERRIS – Hazel Ingram PreK Elementary School teacher Amy Jay’s husband will receive the Star of Texas Award from Governor Greg Abbott in Austin on Sept. 11.

Scott Jay, a senior corporal for the Dallas Police Department, will receive the award due to his bravery during a shooting he responded to in April.

The award is given to honor the brave men and women injured or killed in the line of duty while working as peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement officers. 

Jay and his K9 partner Figor were both shot during an April 27 shooting while attempting to apprehend a suspect who had shot several family members.

Jay, who was wounded in the leg and hit in his ballistic vest, returned fire, killing the man. Figor had been shot in the chest with the round exiting his shoulder.

Both Jay and Figor survived the shooting.

Figor also received special recognition from Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, who said the dog’s “heroic” actions helped save his partner Jay’s life.