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Fallen Bristol Officers Are Posthumously Promoted

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Two Bristol police officers were posthumously promoted after being killed in an ambush-style attack last Wednesday.

Two Bristol police officers were posthumously promoted after being killed in an ambush-style attack last Wednesday.

The Bristol Police Department said Dustin DeMonte has been promoted to lieutenant and Alex Hamzy was posthumously promoted to sergeant, respectively.

It comes a week after the two died in a senseless tragedy that's devastated the community.

Calling hours for Hamzy will be from noon to 8 p.m. at the Lyceum Banquet Hall in Terryville. Connecticut State Police said part of Route 6 will be shut down.

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Police cars from across the state pass through a vigil being held for two fallen Bristol police officers.
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North Haven firefighters awaiting a procession for Sgt. Dustin DeMonte.
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Dozens of flowers are placed on and around a Bristol police car in honor of fallen officers Dustin DeMonte and Alex Hamzy.
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People getting emotional watching the procession from Farmington for Sgt. Dustin DeMonte.
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Pictures of Sgt. Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy inside the police department.
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A flag is raised to honor fallen Sgt. Dustin DeMonte.
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The New York Yankees display a tribute to Bristol, Conn. police Sgt. Dustin Demonte and officer Alex Hamzy before Game 2 of an American League Division baseball series between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in New York. Hamzy and Demonte were killed in the line of duty on Thursday in Bristol, Conn.
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Officers from several departments came to Bristol Thursday to honor two Bristol officers who were shot and killed late Wednesday night.
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A sign of community support in Bristol.
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A yard sign showing support for the Bristol Police Department.
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A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the Bristol Police Department.
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The community is showing support for the Bristol Police Department.
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A person places flowers in a memorial in front of the Bristol Police Department.
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Police officers stand in line saluting an officer killed in the line of duty in Bristol.
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Dozens of police cars were seen leaving Bristol Hospital in a procession to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner building in Farmington.
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A large banner is hung at a gas station near where the shooting incident took place.
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A police procession passes through Farmington on their way to the OCME building.
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Bristol firefighters stand in solidarity during a police procession in Bristol.
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Dozens of flower arrangements line the inside of the Bristol Police Department.
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A couple of truck drivers pulled over on Route 4 in Farmington as the police procession passed by.
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DroneRanger captures the view over the Bristol Police Department as a procession for Officer Alex

Funeral services will be held for DeMonte and Hamzy at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The service will start at 11 a.m., but people who wish to attend are asked to arrive before 9:30 a.m. Fore more information, click here.

For information on how you can donate to the fallen officers' families, click here.

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