Police have yet to said who opened fire, who fired the fatal shots or how many guns were fired in all. Las Vegas Police Officer Truong Thai, 49, died from wounds he suffered while responding to a domestic disturbance call at the University of Las Vegas, according to his department. People who knew Nicholas Brutcher, the suspect in the killing of two Connecticut police officers, described him as "rowdy" and "always drinking. 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. They ordered him to show his hands and step out of the house. A Warner Bros. A judge reduced his bond to $500,000 and more charges are expected. "Hes down," another voice in the distance adds. Aaron Hernandez was a star football player at Bristol Central High School before going on to play for the New England Patriots. Slow down and avoid becoming a statistic. The state Office of the Inspector General is investigating the incident after Bristol Police Officer Seth Petzing "fired multiple shots at the fleeing vehicle" on Thursday, according to a preliminary report released Friday. Gould said the Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. "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. A judge said Friday during his arraignment that she was hoping he would be out of the hospital by his next court date on Jan. 27. We lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He was then arrested at the scene, according to Bristol Deputy Police Chief Matthew Moskowitz. A Warner Bros. Any homeowners in the area with video surveillance equipment are asked to review their video and contact the Bristol Police Department at (860) 584-3000 if they find anything of evidentiary value. 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 . 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. Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. Noon, Sr. Hamzy was the same age as Brutcher and played football during the same time for the cross-town rival, Bristol Eastern High School. He is survived by his loving wife James Joseph Noon, Jr., 64 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Authorities. 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. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. Columnist John Breunig has a conversation with former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund about what Americans saw on Jan. 6, 2021, and what they Haar: Colleague's wrong-way crash death prods lawmakers to act, 10 criminal cases to watch in Connecticut in 2023, Haar: Pepperidge Farm head office to exit CT for NJ with 170 jobs, After 350 years, the name of a CT river could be changed. 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. Columnist John Breunig has a conversation with former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund about what Americans saw on Jan. 6, 2021, and what they Haar: Colleague's wrong-way crash death prods lawmakers to act, 10 criminal cases to watch in Connecticut in 2023, Haar: Pepperidge Farm head office to exit CT for NJ with 170 jobs, After 350 years, the name of a CT river could be changed. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. Iurato takes cover behind a parked vehicle and fires toward a driveway. Las Vegas Officer Truong Thai, 49, was killed in the line of duty Thursday. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Former NFL football player Aaron Hernandez watches during a court in July 2014 in Fall River, Mass. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night when they were shot and killed, police said. CNNs Michelle Watson and Andi Babineau contributed to this report. Nicholas Brutcher, accused of a deadly police ambush, was teammates on the Bristol Central High School football team with accused killers Aaron Hernandez and Alex Ryng. appreciated. BRISTOL Two people charged in the death of a 4-year-old Bristol girl have pleaded not guilty to felony charges. Christine Dempsey is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media group. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Prior to her retirement, Roberta was employed at the Terryville Town Hall in Terryville, and by the Terryville Trust Company. To our fallen officers families, we will never forget the sacrifice your loved ones have made.. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. Sael Burgos, 20, 15 Chestnut St. Fl. And a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence, Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould said Thursday. On Wednesday, three Philadelphia SWAT officers were wounded in a shooting while trying to serve a warrant on a homicide suspect, police said. She has covered everything from town meetings and light features to breaking news. A procession arrived at the medical examiner . 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. Frank lived his early years in Cambria Heights, Queens, NY. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. And thats what they did every night before that. The woman added that Nicholas, who the Post said was a divorced father, was a "big teddy bear. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. Staff writer Caroline Tien contributed to this story. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. 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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. All Rights Reserved. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. From that vantage point, he fired one shot striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher.. This is a carousel. ", "I dont know much about [Nicholas], except he drinks a lot," he said. Nicholas Brutcher, accused of deadly police ambush last week, played on the same Bristol Central High School football team as killers Aaron Hernandez and Alex Ryng. ", 2 BRISTOL POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, ONE SEVERELY INJURED IN PRE-PLANNED AMBUSH. David Bento Serrambana, 44, second-degree breach of peace 2023 Cable News Network. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. One other officer joined their honor roll Thursday. 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 . BRISTOL A carjacking suspect stole a police car and crashed into a local diner on Thursday, Bristol 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. Sgt. Contact Us. Las Vegas police arrested the suspect shortly after the shooting. Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. Market data provided by Factset. Officer shot, officer shot.. A man who authorities say lured officers to a deadly attack fired over 80 rounds at police before he was killed by a wounded officer, the Connecticut inspector generals office said. Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus, 28, and Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, 31, who previously lived in Bristol and now report residing in New Britain, faced a judge last week in New Britain Superior Court where they each pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree manslaughter, first-degree unlawful restraint, intentional cruelty to persons, risk of injury to a minor and conspiracy to commit risk of injury to a minor. Discovery Company. Hernandez had just been acquitted of murder charges in the shooting deaths of two men in Boston in 2012. Jeremiah Lopez, 22, took a plea deal last week in New Britain Superior Court where he pleaded guilty to one count of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. 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. Host of Fox Nation's 'The Fuhrman Diaries' Mark Fuhrman reacts to Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon's liberal policies and an ambush attack on Connecticut police officers. 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 . Bristol Police Department offer's 3 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 8605843011 In Person: Bristol Police Department, 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Pat Tomlinson is a reporter covering crime and courts for the Stamford Advocate. The loss of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call of domestic violence is a senseless tragedy, and my prayers are with their families, loved ones, and fellow officers, the governor said. Also on the team was Alex Ryng, who police said fatally shot his wife in a 2014 murder-suicide. At least 12 officers shot in line of duty this week, killing of two Connecticut police officers. Shoemaker-Gonzalez drove away from the area, traveling for more than 2 miles before crashing the police car into Palma's Diner on Stafford Avenue in Bristol, the inspector general said. Apt. He was born on Dec. 1, 1958 in Bristol, the son of Loretta (Callahan) Noon and the late James J. Police later identified the suspect as Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39. Did you encounter any technical issues? She loves to tell a good narrative story. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) NEW BRITAIN - City officials have named an acting chief of the police department after having a sendoff for Christopher Chute that included presenting the outgoing chief with the key to the city. A Connecticut native, Pat previously reported for The Stamford Times, The Wilton Villager and The Norwalk Hour. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. He was last released from incarceration to parole in the community in September, DOC records show. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Jesse is especially interested in Connecticut history, crime, veterans affairs and news of the weird. More cars. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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 Bristol Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the operator of this p/u involved in a H&R. 2. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much The Bristol Police Department Traffic Division reminds drivers to slow down, buckle up, and avoid using electronic devices. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. Sgt. Late last week a seventh member. Shootings of officers highlight a rise in violence, distrust. As the community continues to grieve the loss of Lt. Dustin. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded. And thats what they did every night before that. A Connecticut Department of Correction photo of Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez who was shot by Bristol police Thursday as he was fleeing in a cruiser. All rights reserved. Apt. The series of events that led to his arrest Thursday started in Hartford, where Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole a car, the inspector general said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Bristols police chief became visibly emotional describing the two officers killed. Two highly respected police officers were killed Wednesday night and a third seriously wounded when a suspect fired over 80 rounds at them while they were responding to a call in Connecticut, authorities said. Photos on Facebook show the brothers posing with guns. Dustin Demonte, 35, was taken to Bristol Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers from the Bristol Police Department were investigating a report of a carjacking of a Toyota RAV4 at knifepoint in Farmington that included another car reportedly . Demonte, Hamzy and Iurato went to the side door of the home and spoke with Nathan Brutcher, telling him to show his hands and step out of the house, the inspector generals report said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. No one was harmed in the thefts, Lund said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. One of two men arrested outside of Westfarms Mall over the weekend, accused of fraudulently purchasing about $1,700 worth of merchandise, was wanted in over a dozen towns across Massachusetts and Connecticut, including those of Newington, Berlin and Southington. 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. 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. 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.. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). Christine Jeltema said. He was the husband of the late Karin H. (Bekstrom) Kisser. Jesse Leavenworth is a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. 2. Dustin Demonte were killed. He was born March 9, 1959, in Bristol, son of the late Frank Alphonse and Janet (Bramble) Pesino. 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. (Bristol Police Department). ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Shoemaker-Gonzalez has been in and out of prison repeatedly since 2002, according to state Department of Correction records. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. appreciated. When will Connecticut follow suit? His family then moved to Bristol, where he became a friend to many and a beloved father and grandfather. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. 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. West Hartford police took Dezmond Bonds, 31, of Manchester, into custody BRISTOL A Bristol woman has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging she stabbed a neighbor in the eye. Legal Statement. Schoemaker-Gonzalez then crashed the stolen Dodge Durango in Farmington on Scott Swamp Road, or Route 6, police said. A preliminary investigation shows that Brutcher may have lured officers to a Redstone Hill Road home last Wednesday night with a hoax 911 call reporting a domestic dispute. 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. They let themselves down.". Not only was Officer Thai a protector of our community, he was a father, a son, and a brother, the union said. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. Bristol CT Police A Warner Bros. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. Police said Ryng, a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard, fatally shot his wife, Kyla, in their Bristol home in June 2014 and then turned the gun on himself. Police ran after Shoemaker-Gonzalez who then "entered a Bristol police vehicle, and started to drive away," the inspector general said. A total of 54 law enforcement officers have been killed by intentional gunfire in 2022, according to the Officer Down Memorial Fund website. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Slain Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte, left, and Alex Hamzy, right. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. AK - Dec 13, 2022. Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. I think these are three people who went on three separate paths. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much ET, the officers were immediately encountered by a suspect and shots were fired. 6:19 PM EDT, Mon October 17, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. 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. 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. 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. Mr. Kisser was born in Bristol, Jan. 29, 1933, the son of the late Frederick and Pauline (Bilo) Kisser. 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 down," Iurato radios in, shining a light toward the driveway of the home. Officer Alec Iurato, right, was wounded. Alaska State Troopers. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. And thats what they did every night before that. Nicholas Brutcher poses holding a gun Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much or redistributed. 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