Orange County Congresswomen Team Up for Tribute to Church Shooting Hero

A memorial site for shooting victim Dr. John Cheng sits on display at the entrance of South Bay Medical Group in Aliso Viejo, Calif., on May 17, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Reps. Michelle Steel (R-Huntington Beach) and Katie Porter (D-Irvine) announced Wednesday they have teamed up to sponsor legislation to honor Dr. John Cheng, who was killed stopping a shooting suspect in a Laguna Woods church, with a Congressional Gold Medal.

“Dr. John Cheng was a hero who represents the very best of Orange County,” Steel said. “With his bravery, he saved dozens of other lives and prevented an even bigger tragedy from occurring. I’m proud to support this effort to award him with a Congressional Gold Medal so that his courage will never be forgotten.”