The state inspector general also said in the report that it was evident Iurato's use of deadly force on Brutcher was justified. A preliminary report said Brutcher fired more than 80 rounds as he attacked the officers from behind. Hamzy enjoyed mentoring youths and was an adviser to the Bristol Youth Cadet Program.Īuthorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. The best way we can show our respect is in strength in numbers.”ĭeMonte, 35, and Hamzy, 34, who both worked in patrol, were described by family, friends and colleagues as respected officers who were dedicated to the Bristol community, who cared deeply for their families and who put others ahead of themselves.ĭeMonte, who also was a school resource officer, volunteered to honor local officers killed in the line of duty and help the homeless. Greg Dube, of the New Hampshire State Police.
Thousands of police officers, some from as far away as California, Colorado, Texas and Canada, were in the stands for the nearly three-hour ceremony at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, the University of Connecticut’s 40,000-seat stadium in East Hartford. He is my hero, my protection, the love of my life and, of course, my heart. She added: "So while you may know my officer as a number, know he is far more than that.
His badge that I proudly stand behind lies upon his chest, close to his heart, because this call on his life as an officer takes heart.” “It signifies honor and it has my ultimate respect. “When I see his badge, it is not just a number,” Katie Hamzy said, reading from the quote and crying. Hamzy's wife, Katie, said there weren't enough words for her to describe her love for husband and read a quote she said she came across when he first became a police officer. He received a standing ovation later during the funeral when Bristol's police chief spoke of his bravery.
He did not speak at the service, but several people who did called him a hero. Without the crutches he has been using because of his wound, Iurato carried a flag into the stadium during the ceremony. The funeral included formal, posthumous promotions of DeMonte to lieutenant and Hamzy to sergeant. Brutcher’s brother, Nathan, also was shot - possibly by his brother - and survived.ĭeMonte was a sergeant with 10 years’ experience on the force, and Hamzy was an officer for eight years. Iurato, who survived a gunshot wound to his leg, struggled to get behind a police cruiser and fired a single shot that killed Brutcher. 12 in what police believe was an ambush set up by a 911 call made by the shooter, Nicholas Brutcher. So kind, positive and fun-loving.”ĭeMonte, Hamzy and Officer Alec Iurato were shot Oct. “To Alex and Dustin, you were both true heroes, amazing people and you will be missed beyond words by everyone," said DeMonte's wife, Laura, who is pregnant with their third child. Others who spoke at the service for Bristol officers Dustin DeMonte and Alex Hamzy pleaded for an end to hatred and suspicion against the police. The grieving widows of two slain Connecticut police officers gave tearful tributes to their husbands Friday during a funeral attended by thousands of law enforcement officers from around the country.
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