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In a tragic incident in Bristol, Connecticut, two police officers were fatally shot in an ambush after responding to a false domestic violence call. The assailant, identified as 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, lured the officers to their deaths in what has been described as a calculated attack, Your Content has learned.
The fallen officers, Dustin DeMonte, 35, and Alex Hamzy, 34, were immediately met with gunfire upon arrival at the scene. A third officer, Alec Iurato, 26, also sustained a severe gunshot injury and was swiftly transported to a hospital where he underwent surgery.
Connecticut State Police Sgt. Christine Jeltema addressed the media, emphasizing that the shooting was an isolated incident and assured the public that there was no further threat to the community. In the wake of this devastating event, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,‘according to CBS News.
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