2023 FOX News Network, LLC. the voice is heard saying. When will Connecticut follow suit? Connecticut State Police Sgt. In addition to his mother of Plainville, James is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Mary Noon; his two nephews and their spouses, Preston and Cori Noon, and Spencer and Lara Noon, and many aunts, an uncle, cousins, and a great-niece who shares his birthday. The three wounded officers are expected to recover, Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said. The three accused killers appear side-by-side in a 2004 team photo in the Bristol Central High School yearbook. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. He was the husband of the late Karin H. (Bekstrom) Kisser. The suspect Roberta (Collins) Marquis, 78, of Terryville, wife of Joseph Marquis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Bristol Hospital in Bristol. 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 . Gould said the fallen Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. I think these are three people who went on three separate paths. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. He is survived by his loving wife James Joseph Noon, Jr., 64 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. A barrage of what sounds like gunfire follows. Prior to her retirement, Roberta was employed at the Terryville Town Hall in Terryville, and by the Terryville Trust Company. 1, Bristol, second-degree breach of peace Marc H. Davis, 36, 78 Laird Dr., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered mv Anolian Drago, 39, 134 High St., Bristol, second-degree breach of peace When will Connecticut follow suit? 2023 Cable News Network. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. CNNs Michelle Watson and Andi Babineau contributed to this report. A man who allegedly stole a police cruiser and crashed it into Palma's Diner on Stafford Avenue in Bristol Thursday will be arraigned in court Friday, officials said. Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-6100 Staff Directory; Helpful Links. Read More Patrol Division St., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered mv, disobeying signal of officer, failure to insure private motor vehicle, Oscar Antonio Santiago, 33, 79 Davis Dr., Bristol, pos control substance first offense, Christopher Solis, 54, 180 Davis Dr., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, bristolpress.com Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. The investigation so far revealed that officers went to the side door of the house and spoke with Brutcher. Slain Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte, left, and Alex Hamzy, right. Let me breathe. 208, Hartford, first-degree burglary bodily injury, third-degree assault physical injury, bristolpress.com Schoemaker-Gonzalez then crashed the stolen Dodge Durango in Farmington on Scott Swamp Road, or Route 6, police said. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. I never thought any of these people would do what they did," he said. Let me breathe. She has ridden in patrol cars and even bicycled with officers to better learn how police do their jobs. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Wednesday marked two weeks since the Bristol Police Department lost two of its own in a deadly shooting. Legal Statement. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office 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. Hed be around, checking on his brother. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. ", Another neighbor told the outlet that Nicholas would visit his brother and that he was "always drinking. BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Three police officers were shot Wednesday night in Bristol. Updated Ned Lamont ordered US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. PLAINVILLE Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a retail theft reported Wednesday. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. Iuratos use of deadly force appears to be justified, the inspector generals office said. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) Traffic Division officers will be out and focusing on impaired drivers, speeding vehicles and other moving violations. Market data provided by Factset. (Bristol Police Department). Dep. CNNs Kiely Westhoff, Steve Almasy, Chris Boyette, Andi Babineau and Cara Lynn Clarkson contributed to this report. Frank lived his early years in Cambria Heights, Queens, NY. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. The Bristol Police Department identified the 39-year-old man who allegedly stole a Bristol police vehicle as officers were investigating a carjacking, fled the scene and crashed into a diner on . Kyle Lamarre, 34, said he had just been talking to a friend about the confluence of killers on the team at the same time. 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. 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. Chief Benjamin Murphy has been appointed as acting chief following Chute's retirement on Friday after more than 30 years in law enforcement. Shoemaker-Gonzalez was charged with first-degree larceny and held on $1 million bond, police 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. On Thursday morning, the two slain officers bodies were taken from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office in Farmington, state police said. It is the mission of the Bristol Police Department to protect and serve the community with integrity and professionalism. Iurato takes cover behind a parked vehicle and fires toward a driveway. Send everyone," Iurato is heard saying into his police radio. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. New York and Massachusetts are taking bold action on their housing shortages. Former Bristol Central teammates described Nicholas Brutcher as a bully who was often involved in hazing younger players. His family then moved to Bristol, where he became a friend to many and a beloved father and grandfather. A Bristol police officer who was injured in the line of duty is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. More cars. Oh, God!" ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. The investigation is still in its preliminary stages. Brackenridge Borough Police Department Written by Bristol police report the following: Sept. 27 Casey L. Duguay, 36, 112 Maiden Ln., Bristol, failure to obey stop sign Shilohnine J. Nicholas, 39, 267 New Britain Ave., Unionville, operate/parks unregistered mv, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, ill opn mv under suspension, failure to insure private motor vehicle 619 were here. 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. Lund reminded home owners, however, to prioritize their own safety and contact emergency 911 as soon as possible and safely provide as much identifying suspect information as possible when faced with similar situations. Dustin Demonte, left, and Officer Alex Hamzy, center, were killed. The murder-suicide came after Kyla Ryng had just filed for divorce, the Hartford Courant reported. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. Craig Kallberg, 54, 29 Richard Ct., Bristol, third-degree criminal mischief, Zuleica Roman, 31, 158 School St. After being shot in the leg, Iurato managed to make his way around the house and back to a police car, the inspector generals office said. or redistributed. All rights reserved. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. Jesse worked as a reporter and editor for about 35 years for The Hartford Courant, covering all kinds of stories across the state. It is Alec Iurato. More cars. "He's got a cop car," one officer shouted as several more officers converge on the vehicle. Legal Statement. Thai, who had been with the agency since 1999, was an honorable and commendable officer who had done a fantastic job as part of the law enforcement community, Sheriff Joe Lombardo said. The three wounded officers are expected to recover, Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. Court officials noted during the arraignment that Shoemaker-Gonzalez has a lengthy criminal history that includes second-degree assault, multiple drug possession charges, violation of probation and other crimes. The 2023 Economic Forecast Breakfast was attended by the owners of several local businesses and nonprofit organizations in town. Christine Jeltema said. BRISTOL An Avon man accused of an armed carjacking and stealing a police cruiser before crashing it into a local diner remains hospitalized after being shot by an officer during the series of crimes on Thursday, officials said. Staff writer Lisa Backus contributed to this story. The series of events that led to his arrest Thursday started in Hartford, where Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole a car, the inspector general said. BRISTOL A person pointed a gun at two different car owners and threatened to harm them during a spate of catalytic converters in Bristol late Saturday and into Sunday, according to police.. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including the silver star, officer of the month, and co-recipient for officer of the year in 2019, Gould said. Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The inspector general said Bristol police were investigating a reported carjacking at knifepoint that had occurred in Farmington where a man was injured. Also on the team was Alex Ryng, who police said fatally shot his wife in a 2014 murder-suicide. It is evident from the evidence collected thus far in the investigation that Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, the report said. After being shot in the leg, Iurato managed to make his way around the house and back to a police car, the inspector generals office said. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com The inspector general investigates police use-of-force incidents, including shootings. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. The IG office also released body camera video of the incident. Sgt. su np zy bk All Rights Reserved. A police reports lists a name and address for a second man, but there is no reference to the individual in the document and it remains unknown why he was near the cruiser. From that vantage point, he fired one shot striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher.. Bristol police Sgt. 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. Sgt. The 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene, state police said. Nicholas Brutcher fired well over eighty rounds attacking the officers from behind, fatally shooting both Sergeant DeMonte and Officer Hamzy, and wounding Officer Iurato, the report said. According to the female neighbor, Nicholas and Nathaniel have two other brothers and an adopted sister. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. Phone number: 860-584-0501 The agency said the 911 call appeared to be a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene.. Wounded himself, Iurato manages to walk back to the cruiser. ", "I dont know much about [Nicholas], except he drinks a lot," he said. Its crazy, Lamarre said. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. He was last released from incarceration to parole in the community in September, DOC records show. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. 7. Gov. Another member of the team remembered Brutcher as a competitive athlete in football and wrestling. The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. The deadly ambush happened less than two hours after Nicholas Brutcher had an apparent run-in with police at a local bar. 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. He was then arrested at the scene, according to Bristol Deputy Police Chief Matthew Moskowitz. . Noon, Sr. Sgt. The barrage of gunfire struck and killed two officers and wounded a third officer, who managed to make it back to the police cruiser and returned "one shot" that killed Brutcher in a "justified" use of force, the report says. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. Market data provided by Factset. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace. And thats what they did every night before that. Octavio Camorro, 25, 398 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, traveling. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital. (Connecticut State Police). Shots fired. [1]. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. And a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence, Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould said Thursday. Crystal Ortiz, 27, of 138 Davis Drive, faced a judge in New Britain Superior Court on Tuesday where she entered not guilty pleas to charges of home invasion, first-degree assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. West Haven high-needs students on pace with peers, officials say, Where Stamford's Life Time Fitness lawsuit stands in 2023, Torrington officials eye new rules for trash disposal, recycling, Police: CT thief 'violently' pulled driver from car in getaway, Gov. On Thursday morning, the two slain officers bodies were taken from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office in Farmington, state police said. Nicholas Brutcher fired "well over" 80 rounds, killing DeMonte and Hamzy, before the wounded Iurato fired a lethal shot into the 35-year-old's neck, Inspector General Robert J. Devlin said in his report. It featured Alexandra Daum, the new commissioner of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) as the keynote speaker. 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