Dustin DeMonte brought joy and laughter to the lives of his loved ones, his brother said in an interview with Hearst Connecticut Media Group Thursday. All of Connecticut should pause to support and remember these brave officers and their families.. Iurato said in the video. He is definitely a hero my hero and I will miss him more than you will ever know. Relatives of DeMonte and Hamzy were comforted and escorted to their seats by officers and others. Ned Lamont has referenced a semiautomatic rifle being used in the ambush, describing the weapons as "cop-killers," authorities have not responded to questions about the type of gun used in the incident. DeMonte's sister Makayla DeMonte said through tears her brother was loved by everyone who knew him. The legal case against NSC-131, a white supremacist group active in New England, is scheduled for preliminary arguments Wednesday. Two children will grow up with only memories, while their youngest sibling was robbed of the opportunity to be held by their dad. Several Thats according to the Office of the Inspector General, who is investigating the case. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Officer Alec Iurato was shot and seriously injured. Connecticut Public's Jennifer Ahrens, Joe Amon, Matt Dwyer, Frankie Graziano, Patrick Skahill and The Associated Press contributed to this report. . Two Bristol officers died and one was seriously injured Wednesday night in a shooting. Authorities have not said what, if any, role Nicholas Brutcher's brother, Nathan, had in the shooting. Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy, were killed last night while heroically serving their community, and a third officer is severely injured," Murphy said. Connecticut State Police Sgt. Court records show Brutcher got a divorce in 2019. "It was scary. Greg Dube, of the New Hampshire State Police, said it was important to show support in large numbers after such a tragedy. The initial series of shots included about 30 rounds, fired over the course of six to seven seconds, as heard in the video footage. About 15 seconds later, more than 20 shots ring out, seemingly muffled or farther away. ", Tunnel to Towers Chairman and CEO Frank Siller said "these cowardly acts of violence targeting our first responders have to stop. Younger brother Nathan Brutcher also was shot. State Police said their preliminary investigation has revealed that the 911 call may have been placed to lure law enforcement into an ambush. Were all family, he said. An Middletown-area EMT who attended the Bristol Police Station vigil Friday night said he went to school with Officer Alex Hamzy. We will provide a press conference as soon as we can. DeMontes former professors in the Criminology Department are struggling to make sense of this tragedy, like many of you. Like DeMonte, Hamzy was an adviser to a police cadet program. The Middletown public school district said the school community has been shaken by the death of alum Dustin DeMonte, describing his passing as "sudden and tragic.". Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy of the Bristol Police Department, who lost their lives in a tragic act of gun violence last night, Larson said in a statement. In a separate statement, state Sen. Ryan Fazio, R-Greenwich, said Connecticut stood behind the officers and their families. More details have emerged regarding what happened the night two Bristol police officers were shot and killed and a colleague was injured in what officials have described as an ambush. Witnesses said they heard three sets of gunshots, about 30 in all. We are still working on gathering info & providing a press conference. Two of them died, according to police officials. At one point, a man can be heard groaning, but it is unclear if it is one of the downed officers or Brutchers brother, Nathaniel, who was wounded in the shooting. WebBristol police said Sgt. Christine Jeltema said the officers were responding to a report of domestic violence at about 10:30 p.m. when they encountered someone outside the house and shots were fired. Susan Bysiewicz were expected to attend the vigil. A little more than 30 seconds after that, two more shots are heard. "We are deeply saddened by the events of today and we offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the families and members of law enforcement impacted by this tragedy," the hospital said in a statement. More than $420,000 had been raised as of Oct. 21. He released the following statement: I am directing flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff effective immediately in honor of two Bristol Police officers who were killed in the line of duty late last night while responding to an emergency call of domestic violence at a private residence in town. UPDATE: 2 officers were fatally shot and 1 is with serious injuries. He directed flags to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday and remain lowered "until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined.". During the service, Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould said the two officers were the "epitome of excellence.". Lauzon said she was awakened by the sound of gunshots around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday. DeMontes friends and family are devastated by this terrible loss. We need your thoughts. This is a carousel. The IGs Office said Brutcher fired more than 80 rounds at the officers. Firefighters drape the American flag from a truck near where two police officers were killed Thursday night in Bristol. Dustin Demonte & Officer Alex Hamzy, who were killed when they were lured into a premeditated and senseless act of violence on Wednesday night. He lived in North Haven with his wife 2 kids and one on the way. Devlin's investigation has provided some insight into what may have happened the night of the shooting. We definitely feel their pain. Hundreds attended a second vigil for slain Bristol police officers at the Bristol Police Station Friday night. Like Demonte, Hamzy was an advisor to a police cadet program. State police confirm two of the officers have died in the shooting, while a third was seriously wounded. Jeltema said this was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public. He was in recovery Thursday morning. While the investigation is pending, Jeltema said state police will not release any documents or recordings, including the 911 call that authorities believe was a hoax to lure the Bristol officers to the Redstone Hill Road home the night of Oct. 12. 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Once we have a location & time we will update everyone. We dont yet know why, or how many times theyve been called to the house before. The news conference will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Bristol Fire Department. This culture of lawlessness must stop! the organization wrote on Twitter on Thursday. Patrick Sikes/Hearst Connecticut Media Group Show More Show Less 20 of 23 21 of 23 Connecticut State Police Sgt. Dustin DeMonte, 35, and Officer Alex Hamzy, 34, during the shootout, state police said. The dramatic police video includes the sound of bullets flying and a woman hysterically screaming in the background while police Officer Alec Iurato, who is already wounded by cop-killer Nicholas Brutcher, limps around the side of the attackers Redstone Hill home, gun in hand, as he radios for backup. "To lose a student who was also a child of one of our colleagues, current or former, makes the loss exponentially greater.". "We stand with @BristolCTPolice as they mourn the loss of their heroes, Sergeant Dustin Demonte and Police Officer Alex Hamzy," the New York City Police Department said on Twitter. Gould said DeMonte, who earned a bachelors degree in criminology from Central Connecticut State University, was very focused on his career and furthering his career and education. He and his wife were expecting their third child, Gould said. We send our condolences to their families & loved ones. His wife and children will have a difficult journey ahead of them. Tier 1 Real Estate has tips to, New England Spine and Disc: Non-Invasive Pain Relief, Avelo Airlines at Tweed: High Scores for Flight Reliability. The money is being collected through the Greg Hill Foundation, an organization the host of the show started in 2010. One suspect was killed and his brother was wounded in the gunfire on Redstone Hill Road, officials said. ", "It was horrible," said Robyn Lauzon who lives around the corner on Birch Road. Throughout his career, Demonte received several awards including the Silver Star, Officer of the Month, and in 2019 was a co-recipient of Officer of the Year. During that gathering, more than 1,000 visitors crowded into the high school auditorium. A procession led their bodies to the state medical examiners office in Farmington. He has so many amazing qualities. Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Police responded to a shooting scene in the area of Camp Street and Songbird Lane in Farmington on the Bristol line. Words cannot sum up our sadness and emotions. "You know we're trying to figure all that out," Gould said. "Although some details of the investigation remain to be determined, it is evident from the evidence collected so far that Officer Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, Devlin wrote in the report. WebState police said Bristol police responded to a 911 call involving a domestic incident between two siblings at 310 Redstone Hill Road around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents, and two sisters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Alex Hamzy were killed Oct. 12 in an apparent ambush. Lawlor said Lavery was "ambushed without warning by (a) heavily armed murderer," describing the slaying of the Bristol officers as "unbelievable and tragic news.". Dustin DeMonte, 35, and Ofc. We lost two exceptional Bristol police officers, and a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence, Gould said at a news conference. He loved his job. State police said the man who opened fire was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Dustin DeMonte, 35, and Officer Alex Hamzy, 34. News 8 spoke to a woman who came out of her house, saw all the police cars and was on her way to pick up her granddaughter from the bus stop. Chilling bodycam footage captures the moment a wounded Bristol cop shoots dead the crazed Connecticut man who gunned down two other officers. This story has been shared 106,031 times. Neighborhood resident Schalitda Strong told Connecticut Public that she heard a rapid series of shots. DeMonte and Hamzy both died of multiple gunshots to their heads and torsos, the state chief medical examiner's office said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The officers were fatally shot and State police said in a release that the 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the house on Redstone Hill Road. 'Complex' Bristol police shooting probe stalls release of documents and 911 call in deadly ambush. Web A Ledyard man was arrested after weapons were allegedly found in his carry-on bag at Bradley International Airport on Saturday morning. Officials also released body-cam footage that offers a glimpse into the chaotic scene. However, police have declined to release the incident report from Bleachers and have not responded to questions about whether the Brutcher brothers were charged or cited that night. Scores of officers lined a street and followed a vehicle carrying Hamzy's body from the shooting scene late Thursday morning. The owner of a business adjacent to the bar told Hearst Connecticut Media that investigators requested his security video footage that showed the Brutcher brothers walking toward Bleachers the night of the incident. All rights reserved. This is a very complex, ongoing investigation led by detectives from the Connecticut StatePolice Major Crimes Unit, at the request of the Office of the Chief States Attorney, a statement issued by state police read. WebPolice responded to a shooting scene in the area of Camp Street and Songbird Lane in Farmington on the Bristol line. This is a somber reminder of the danger law enforcement experience as we work to ensure they have the resources they need to protect our community safely.. The Connecticut State Police offers sincerest condolences to our brothers and sisters at the Bristol Police Department as they cope with the inconceivable grief of losing two officers in the line of duty,. Officer Alec Iurato was struck by gunfire, returned fire and killed the suspect, Bristol police announced in a Facebook post Oct. 15. Police said the call came in as a domestic violence incident, but sources tell us Nicholas Brutcher was waiting for officers to arrive. Meanwhile, let us rededicate ourselves to strengthening the bonds of our community and keep Sgt. More cars. We asked the state if Brutcher had any guns registered to his name. Authorities identified the officers killed as Sgt. WebA man who authorities say lured officers to a deadly attack fired over 80 rounds at police before he was killed by a wounded officer, the Connecticut inspector generals office said. We send our deepest condolences are pray for them. A secure collection box is also available at the Bristol police department. Technical Discussion: A couple of mild days before more precip to end the work week! State police have declined to supply the information until the investigation into the shooting is complete. Parts of major highways in the Hartford and New Haven areas were shut down Friday as processions that included dozens of police motorcycles escorted the two officers bodies from funeral homes to Rentschler Field in East Hartford for a joint funeral service. "As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted, Devlin said. Gov. Hamzy finally got his chance to join the Bristol Police Department in 2014, his father said. Iurato then fires a single shot, striking and killing Brutcher outside the house. I spoke with the family today, and assured them they will be able to stay in the home where they have made so many memories, said Tunnel to Towers Chairman and CEO Frank Siller in a news release. A second officer was pronounced dead at the hospital and a third was seriously wounded, state police said. Nathan Brutcher, 32, was wounded possibly by his brother and sent to a hospital for treatment. "It gives you goosebumps because its just an amazing sight to see everybody come out to support this tragedy., "It's nice to see people supporting the first responders," he added. The details of that interaction are unclear. My grandson, who is only 15 years old, he stands out there to wait for the bus, for the school bus. The department also said the Bristol Police Union has established a fund to support the families at Thomaston Savings Bank. Bristol police said one man was struck and is being treated at an area hospital for apparent non-life threatening injuries. I had to get out to get my granddaughter because her bus couldnt come down the street and now we cant get home, said Cheryl Maturo of Bristol. He loved his job. Alex Hamzy, 34, were identified as the two I am praying for these officers and their families and loved ones, and every member of the Bristol Police Department and the Bristol community will remain in my thoughts. (3/4). Christine Jeltema provides an update on the Bristol police shooting Thursday morning. When does daylight saving time start in Conn? Stay tuned for updates. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, he has worked for the Valley Advocate, MassLive and The Register Citizen. Southington: Adventure Awaits! Neighbors said when they heard the gunshots, it took a while for police to respond, but when they did an ambulance came too. The district said mental health professionals had been stationed at each school Thursday to offer support to grieving students, employees and community members. WebCNN Two highly respected police officers were killed Wednesday night and a third seriously wounded when a suspect fired over 80 rounds at them while they were State police said the suspect who initially opened fire was killed and his brother was wounded. "You get the bad rap for some of the things that happen in this world for first responders, some of the cops and everything, but watching this, it just restores your faith in humanity, and it makes everything feel good.". Bristol police said Nicholas Brutchers address was known to them. The whole area smelled like gunpowder, he said. They deserve every ounce of our support and every ounce of our respect," Stefanowski said on Twitter. A suspect was also fatally shot. "And the sirens were crazy. A procession taking Demonte and Hamzy from Bristol Hospital to the Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner in Farmington arrived around 7:30 a.m. Robyn Laudon, who lives in the area, described the scene Wednesday night to FOX61's Julia LeBlanc. In total, 312 stories have been published about Bristol, Connecticut which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. This story has been shared 123,032 times. They will be traveling on Route 6 then to Route 4. Dustin Demonte, 35, was hired in 2012 by the Bristol Police Department and he was assigned to the patrol division. "Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers and a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence.". The procession will start at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Route 4 in Farmington and continue the entire way to Terryville, a State Police spokesperson said. Other photos show Nicholas Brutcher with a 10-point deer he shot and with fish he caught. Among those listening were friends and family of DeMonte and Hamzy. UPDATE: 3 officers were shot in Bristol OIS. Nicholas Brutcher, 35, died from a gunshot wound to the neck with spinal cord injuries, the medical examiner's office said. Around 10:45 last Wednesday night, the three Bristol officers responded to 310 Redstone Hill Road based on a 911 call believed to have been made by 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher. WebTwo police officers were shot and killed and a third was seriously injured in Bristol Wednesday night, according to state police. "We also hope that the injured officer makes a speedy and full recovery," the statement said. The public information officer from the office of chief medical examiner confirmed that DeMonte suffered gunshot wounds to the head, torso, and extremities. State Sens. Investigators said the three cops were lured to the house by a bogus 911 call, and were at a side door speaking to Nathaniel when the killer came up from behind and opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle. Give today at any amount and join the 50,000 members who are This story has been shared 149,018 times. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit founded in the wake of 9/11 to support fallen first responders and their families, announced Thursday that it would pay off the mortgage on the home of Sgt. He was overall an amazing person, Makayla DeMonte said. He was overall an amazing person, DeMonte's sister, Makayla DeMonte, said. Devlin is still determining what can be released by his office, officials said. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. Alex Hamzy were killed Oct. 12 in an apparent ambush. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. BRISTOL Two police officers were killed and a third was seriously wounded after responding to a 911 call regarding an apparent domestic dispute betweenbrothers at a Redstone Hill Road home late Wednesday, officials said. "What we thought was unimaginable became reality in less than a minutes time," Commissioner James Rovella said. It was just a multitude of officers, up and down the whole street and when that happened, I knew something bad happened, said Cheri Cone of Bristol. On his social media, Nicholas Brutcher was often in pictures posing with guns. "It was like a warzone. The Bristol Fire Department raised a flag Thursday after two police officers were killed and a third was wounded Wednesday night on Redstone Hill Road. This devastating news is another tragic reminder of the potential danger that law enforcement officers face every day in their service to our communities. Two of them were killed, state police confirmed on Thursday morning. Spring & Summer at Mt. He said he was told he was the first EMS member on scene when Newington Officer Peter Lavery was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call in 2004. pic.twitter.com/71REYuCd1G. Dustin DeMonte was a catcher on the Middletown High School baseball team, graduating in 2005 and then earned a bachelor's degree in criminology at Central Connecticut State University, his brother said. DeMonte was a father of two expecting his third child with his wife Laura when he was killed along with Officer Alex Hamzy in an attack Wednesday night. In yet another, he is seen holding guns alongside friends. Sgt. DeMonte and Hamzy's deaths are the first Connecticut officer deaths since Lavery's nearly two decades ago. Instead of preparing to celebrate the birth of their third child, the DeMonte family is now facing a future without their husband and father. Those sources also told News 8 that 14 guns were seized from the home during the investigation. We have asked police for any recent calls for service to the home, they said they are working on it. I am devastated by the news that two Bristol police officers, Sgt. He was previously a reporter for the Danbury News-Times and the Ridgefield Press. Staff at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford cared for Officer Alec Iurato before he was discharged late Thursday morning. Mike Ghiroli, who lives nearby on Redstone Hill Road, said he heard the gunshots in bursts. Nathaniel, who was wounded in the shooting. A drone view of a Redstone Hill Road home in Bristol where authorities say Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. ", "Instead of preparing to celebrate the birth of their third child, the Demonte family is now facing a future without their husband and father," Siller said in a statement. Dustin DeMonte was married with two children, ages 3 and 2, with a third baby on the way, Philip DeMonte said. 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