The WWE honored Bristol police officer Alec Iurato by presenting him with one of the wrestling organization’s iconic belts.
In October, Iurato was injured in a shooting that killed two Bristol police officers, Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy, and officials said Iurato killed the suspect with a single shot.
The WWE gave the belt to Iurato at the XL Center in Hartford.
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Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould called Iurato a true hero and said he maintained courage and composure and stopped the act of killing that October night.
"The WWE has been not only been a great support to our heroes LT. Dustin Demonte & SGT. Alex Hamzy's families, but also the Bristol Connecticut Police Department. Thank you for your Support!!! We appreciate YOU!," Bristol Police posted on Facebook.
