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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. joined the Bristol Police Department in 2018. . Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night when they were shot and killed, police said. Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:42 p.m. on Oct. 12 when three Bristol police officers Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, Officer Alex Hamzy and Officer Alec Iurato responded to 310 Redstone Hill Road "based on a 911 call believed to have been made by Nicholas Brutcher," according to the preliminary report. 2023 Cable News Network. Hernandez had just been acquitted of murder charges in the shooting deaths of two men in Boston in 2012. I never thought any of these people would do what they did," he said. 2. New York and Massachusetts are taking bold action on their housing shortages. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General), Newly released body cam footage shows Connecticut police officer ambush. Chad Bezio, 42, 31 Haviland St., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, violation of protective order, Jesse Rolla Eldred, 34, 66 Woodard Dr., Bristol, breach of peace, Stefano Pollastro, 45, 127 Willis St., Bristol, failure to drive upon right, Chad Bezio, 42, 31 Haviland St., Bristol, three counts first-degree failure to appear, Tristain James Mangiafico, 20, 51 Jerusalem Rd., Windham, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, improper turn/stop no signal, failure to insure private motor vehicle, Jake Ratches, 23, 220 Greenwood Dr., Manchester, violation of protective order, Alan Labreck, 26, 26 Rita Dr., Bristol, second-degree breach of peace, two counts disorderly conduct, Cheyenne Lee Purvis-Thomassetti, 21, 156 Sheffield Ln., Bristol, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, David Agosto, 35, 126 Spring St., Meriden, crim vio of restraining order, Christopher Dancy, 33, 128 Collins St. Legal Statement. BRISTOL Nicholas Brutcher, the heavily armed man who police said fired more than 80 rounds at officers in a deadly ambush last week, became the third accused killer from a Bristol Central High School football team that played together in the mid-2000s. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. The three wounded officers are expected to recover, Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The Bristol Police Department is located at 303 E. Vistula Street Bristol Indiana. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. A vigil was held Thursday afternoon for the fallen officers at Bristol Eastern High School Hamzy's alma mater and a "Bristol Police Heroes Fund" has been established through the Bristol Police Union at Thomaston Savings Bank to support the families. Craig Kallberg, 54, 29 Richard Ct., Bristol, third-degree criminal mischief, Zuleica Roman, 31, 158 School St. Bristol officers serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. Christine Jeltema speaks at a news conference about two police officers killed, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Bristol, Conn. Two police officers were fatally shot and a . Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot including police officers when a SWAT team attempted to serve a homicide warrant in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. One of two suspects arrested outside Westfarms Mall wanted in Berlin, Newington and Southington, Bristol woman pleads not guilty to stabbing woman's eye, Hartford man pleads guilty in fatal New Britain crash that killed Bristol woman, Victim of carjacking that preceded stealing of police cruiser in Bristol suffered slash wounds, court papers say, Plainville man accused of firing gun during domestic dispute in Bristol, New Britain couple charged in death of 4-year-old Bristol girl pleads not guilty, Plainville police looking to ID theft suspect, Economic Forecast Breakfast provides optimistic assessment of the state, but challenges remain. All three of the officers body cameras captured the shooting. It is evident from the evidence collected thus far in the investigation that Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, the report said. Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. Shoemaker-Gonzalez has been in and out of prison repeatedly since 2002, according to state Department of Correction records. This is a carousel. CNNs Michelle Watson and Andi Babineau contributed to this report. Dustin Demonte, 10.5 years of service (Connecticut State Police), Officer Alec Iurato, 4 years of service (Connecticut State Police), Officer Alec Iurato, right, with Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould, left. New York and Massachusetts are taking bold action on their housing shortages. Iuratos use of deadly force appears to be justified, the inspector generals office said. Dustin DeMonte and officers Alex Hamzy and Alec Iurato ordered his younger brother, Nathan Brutcher, out of the home, Nicholas Brutcher opened fire on them from behind, the report shows. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Liz graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2018 with a B.A. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. Court documents released in the criminal case against Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39, indicated that the victim in the Farmington Milton V. Kisser, 89, of, Bristol, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Bristol Hospital. The Bristol, Connecticut police killings occurred on October 12, 2022, when two city law enforcement officers were shot and killed and another wounded while responding to a 911 call of a domestic dispute . After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. 2. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Recently Fallen. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Las Vegas Officer Truong Thai, 49, was killed in the line of duty Thursday. Address: 188 Main St. "He was a bigger kid on the football field and he threw his weight around, he said. "Although the details of investigation remain to be determined, it is evident from the evidence collected so far that Officer Iuratos use of deadly force was justified. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. 2023 Cable News Network. Sgt. He was born March 9, 1959, in Bristol, son of the late Frank Alphonse and Janet (Bramble) Pesino. Late last week a seventh member. Octavio Camorro, 25, 398 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, traveling. A 27-year-old Farmington man then suffered minor injuries when Schoemaker-Gonzalez stole his RAV4 and fled into Bristol, police said. "Officers shot. BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Wednesday marked two weeks since the Bristol Police Department lost two of its own in a deadly shooting. Hernandez died by suicide in 2017 after being convicted of murder. ", "I dont know much about [Nicholas], except he drinks a lot," he said. She was joined by Lou Perillo, the towns economic development director, and David Rotatori, president and CEO of Ion Bank and Ion Financial and David Gallito, 2023 president of CT Realtors. appreciated. Nicholas was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, and Nathaniel was wounded and transported to a hospital. "Shots fired. Its crazy, Lamarre said. The three incidents happened on Buckley Avenue, Carol Drive and Emmett Streetall within about a two-mile radius, according to police. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. Brackenridge Borough Police Department Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould became visibly emotional describing his two officers killed. Police, via the departments Facebook page, released photos of the man they believe stole a number of fragrances during a theft at Ulta Beauty, located at 240 New Britain Ave. Phone number: 860-584-0501 All Rights Reserved. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-6100 Staff Directory; Helpful Links. Demonte, 35, was also a school resource officer at two Bristol schools and an adviser for the Bristol police explorer cadet program, the chief said. ", "From that vantage point, he fired one shot striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher," the IG's office added. Under a 2019 state police accountability law, officers are not allowed to fire at a moving vehicle unless the officer has a "reasonable" belief that there is an imminent threat of death to police or bystanders. Neighbors told The Associated Press that they heard about two or three sets of gunshots. Maybe it just hits you differently when you know people., Erick Kulig, who played football his freshman and senior years, described Brutcher as "kind of a bully.". And a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence, Gould said Thursday. "The dudes always drinking. Jesse Leavenworth is a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. Authorities. Updated 2 BRISTOL POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, ONE SEVERELY INJURED IN PRE-PLANNED AMBUSH The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs. Phone number: 860-584-0501 He spent the majority of his career as a manager at CL&P/Northeast Utilities. We lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. She enjoys cooking, reading and playing with her dachshund, Finn. Nicholas Brutcher fired well over eighty rounds attacking the officers from behind, fatally shooting both Sergeant Demonte and Officer Hamzy, and wounding Officer Iurato., Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says, Despite getting shot in the leg, Officer Iurato was able to make his way around the house and back to a Bristol Police Department cruiser, the report said. Chief Benjamin Murphy has been appointed as acting chief following Chute's retirement on Friday after more than 30 years in law enforcement. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. Bristol CT Police It remains unclear whether Nathan had shot at officers. Both areas are monitored by cameras twenty-four (24) hours a day. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot including police officers when a SWAT team attempted to serve a homicide warrant in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. In addition, we are dedicated to our personnel by providing continuous training and educational development. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. Gov. Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. Hours before Wednesdays shooting in Connecticut, three Philadelphia SWAT officers were wounded in a shooting while trying to serve a warrant to a homicide suspect, police said. As Bristol Police Sgt. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Shots fired. Dustin Demonte, left, and Officer Alex Hamzy, center, were killed. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Perry was employed by Connecticut Tool & Cutter in Bristol as a CNC machine operator and he loved his work. Bristol police officers found the stolen Toyota RAV4 in the area of Quaker Lane and Davis Drive and the driver, identified as Shoemaker-Gonzalez, "abandoned the car and fled on foot," the inspector general said. 2023 Cable News Network. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. Law enforcement organization Bristol Connecticut Police Department | Bristol CT These senseless acts of violence are becoming all too common in our society.. All witnesses described the suspects as being in a group of three to four, all wearing ski masks and hoodies, Lund said. The 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene, state police said. Nick was a little rougher around the edges, said a former teammate, who did not want to be identified. The first six suspensions came on Sept. 24. Send everyone," Iurato is heard saying into his police radio. Market data provided by Factset. Lt. Geoffrey Lund said Bristol police responded to three separate catalytic converter thefts between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Dustin Demonte, 35, was taken to Bristol Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Staff writer Caroline Tien contributed to this story. Photos on Facebook show the brothers posing with guns. Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould called the incident "senseless violence," saying his department had been "rocked.". "One down," Iurato radios in, shining a light toward the driveway of the home. Connecticut State Police Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a "severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering,". Sgt. All Rights Reserved. When he wasnt working, Perry could be found watching football, baseball, or any sport, really. To assist our residents to stay safe, the Bristol Township Police Department is offering the parking lot near the police entrance of the building and the police lobby area as a "transaction safe place." The police department is located at 2501 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007. Their young children were home at the time. ET, the officers were immediately encountered by a suspect and shots were fired. Market data provided by Factset. Christine Dempsey is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media group. He played football and tennis, and liked to snowmobile. The Southington Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel of public and private sector experts who provided analysis of the state and local economic climate Tuesday at Manor Inn. The 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene, state police said. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. The video footage from an officer's body-worn camera released Friday by the Office of the Inspector General shows a person in shorts and slippers appearing to crawl from the driver's side of the police cruiser that was backing away with officers shouting for Shoemaker-Gonzalez to stop. [1]. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) All services and the burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol are private. A procession is occurring now where the 2 Bristol officers who tragically lost their lives will be escorted from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office, state police tweeted. Could UConn women's basketball be back to 'square one' with seven available players at Seton Hall? 619 were here. Slain Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte, left, and Alex Hamzy, right. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. 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