A police procession transporting Hamzy from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to a Terryville funeral home passed directly through the vigil. Many people in the crowd said thanks to the men and women in blue as they drove by.
The hearse of Officer Hamzy being escorted by police from all over CT and even neighboring Mass. You can hear people saying “Thank you” to every squad car that comes through. I’ve seen Hartford, New Britain, and Old Saybrook to name a few. @NBCConnecticutpic.twitter.com/Y2cUAavV5E
Community members are honoring fallen officers Sgt. Dustin DeMonte and Alex Hamzy. The officers were responding to a 911 call from Redstone Hill Road when tragedy struck.
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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
One witness said they walked into a trap. 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.
Bristol resident Jamie Perchiano said he posted on Facebook for an impromptu vigil in front of police headquarters. He was overwhelmed by the hundreds of people that showed up, but had belief there would be strong support.
“We just got to stay vigilant and be together in this,” Perchiano said.
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The Bristol community takes part in a vigil Friday night.
Perchiano said DeMonte turned his life around away from alcohol and checked in on his progress.
“He helped me stay sober and because of him, I’m sober two years now,” he said.
Bristol leaders said the turnout is a reflection of healing the town needs to get through.
“We put around arms around the officers, but we need to put our arms around each other in our communities,” Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano said.
Perhciano said making the vigil a reality is a small step he can do to give back in DeMonte’s memory.
“I know he’s looking down on me. Proud of me for giving back to the community and doing this,” he said.
