In the pouring rain Thursday, investigators pieced together what led to the shooting of three Bristol Police officers, taking the lives of two of them.
In the pouring rain Thursday, investigators pieced together what led to the shooting of three Bristol Police officers, taking the lives of two of them.
"The city is definitely mourning today for sure," said Alicia Washington, of Bristol.
Officer Alex Hamzy was raised in Bristol, and graduated from Bristol Eastern in 2006.
Detectives think the officers were seemingly lured there by a 911 call reporting a fight.
After being kicked out of a bar, the suspect went home, got into a domestic disturbance with his brother, called 911 at 10:29 p.m. and then waited with an AR-15-style rifle for officers to arrive, sources close to the investigation tell NBC.
"Nothing ever happens like this around here. So we are all just very saddened and shocked by everything that happened," said Jennifer Dionne, of Bristol.
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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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Investigators have identified the suspect as 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, who was also shot and pronounced deceased at the scene.
As the bodies of both of the fallen officers were escorted in solemn processions to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, a community is left shocked and heartbroken by what happened to those they call heroes.
“All three incredible individuals nice, compassionate, loved their jobs, loved their families loved coming to work everyday, loved serving their community,” said Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould.
We're told the suspect’s brother was also shot and taken to the hospital to be treated.
As Bristol Police mourn, other departments are helping to handle patrols in the city.
A fund has been established through the Bristol Police Union at Thomaston Savings Bank to support the officers' families. It's called the Bristol Police Heroes Fund. Donations are currently being accepted at all bank branches and additional donation opportunities are forthcoming.
