On March 11, 2025 Springfield Officer Keagan Graves, Zane Steel and DJ Mumaw responded to a scene at a local establishment involving a stabbing victim. While responding they were informed that the victim was an employee of the establishment and was inside suffering from his injuries. when they arrived at the scene Officers Mumaw and Steel immediately retrieved a medical bag while Graves entered the establishment. Upon entering they were confronted with a chaotic scene involving many altercations which were occurring. However, the officers focused on the critically injured stabbing victim. Officer Graves located two stab wounds which were resulting in significant pain and causing the victim to have difficulty breathing. The officers retrieved two "chest seals" from the medical bag and applied them to the victim. Graves continued to speak with the victim to keep him alert and to benefit the victim's breathing. The victim was removed to the parking lot area which also had a large degree of chaos occurring. The officers remained focused, ensuring the critically injured victim was stabilized. Ultimately EMTs arrived and transported the victim to a hospital. The hospital staff stated that the quick actions of the officers saved the life of the stabbing victim. The Officers were commended for their professionalism, dedication and courage in saving the life of another.