The best way we can show our respect is in strength in numbers.”
Greg Dube, of the New Hampshire State Police, said it was important to show support in large numbers after such a tragedy. Mourners streamed into the stadium hours beforehand. Relatives of DeMonte and Hamzy were comforted and escorted to their seats by officers and others. Officers carried the American-flag-draped caskets into the stadium, followed by the officers' families and other Bristol officers and firefighters. Parts of major highways in the Hartford and New Haven areas were shut down Friday as processions that included dozens of police motorcycles escorted the two officers’ bodies from funeral homes to Rentschler Field in East Hartford for a joint funeral service. What is expected to be an intensive investigation by state police is underway. Law enforcement officials have released limited information on the events that preceded the killings and haven't released details on a motive. Nathan Brutcher, 32, was wounded - possibly by his brother - and sent to a hospital for treatment. Nicholas Brutcher, 35, died from a gunshot wound to the neck with spinal cord injuries, the medical examiner's office said. And I went into my room because it sounded so close, I actually thought the shooting was happening in our complex,” Strong said.ĭeMonte and Hamzy both died of multiple gunshots to their heads and torsos, the state chief medical examiner's office said.
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Neighborhood resident Schalitda Strong told Connecticut Public that she heard a rapid series of shots. Officer shot."Ī person could be heard screaming in the background. "Shots fired! Shots fired!" Iurato said in the video. Iurato is heard in the moments after he was shot. Video: Watch body-cam footage from the scene (Warning: This footage includes violence and strong language.)Ī couple days after the ambush, officials released portions of Iurato's body-cam recording during the chaotic scene. Iurato was able to get back to a police vehicle and fired one shot, which killed Nicholas Brutcher. DeMonte was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The report says that the other brother, Nicholas Brutcher, fired over 80 rounds, attacking the officers from behind. As he stepped out, gunfire erupted, according to a report from the Office of Inspector General. Officers responded to the scene and ordered one of the brothers, Nathan Brutcher, outside of the house. State police said the 911 call appeared to have been “a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene” in Bristol. 12 regarding a possible domestic violence incident between two siblings at 310 Redstone Hill Road. Here’s what we know about the deadly shooting, as well as what’s happened since and how the public can help:īristol police received a 911 call around 10:30 p.m.
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