Police Org Blames 'Anti-police Rhetoric' for Connecticut Shooting
Posted on AllSides October 13th, 2022
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The National Fraternal Order of Police on Thursday released a statement following the fatal shooting of two Connecticut police officers blaming "anti-police rhetoric" by some for "placing our officers in greater danger."
Bristol Police Sgt. Dustin Demonte, 35, and Officer Alex Hamzy, 34, died on Wednesday after engaging in a shootout with two brothers who authorities say faked a 911 call about a domestic dispute.
Law enforcement has not released any information about the motive of the suspect, 34-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, who also died during the shootout, but Connecticut State...
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