Story highlights Nash, a 28-year-old officer and five year veteran of the force, acted quickly to incapacitate suspect

Police commissioner thanks uniformed cop for his actions, saying he "ended the carnage"

(CNN) New York police officer Ryan Nash was hailed as a hero for shooting and capturing the suspect in Tuesday's terrorist attack.

But Nash, 28, said he was just doing his job.

"I appreciate the public recognition of the actions of myself and my fellow officers yesterday," he said in a news conference Wednesday, according to CNN affiliate News 12 Long Island.

"Although I feel that we were just doing our job like thousands of officers do every day, I understand the importance of yesterday's events and the role we played.

"I'm grateful for the recognition we have received."

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