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Two CT Officers Killed In Shooting Posthumously Promoted Two CT Officers Killed In Shooting Posthumously Promoted
Two CT Officers Killed In Shooting Posthumously Promoted Two Connecticut police officers killed in an ambush-style shooting have been posthumously promoted. The two, Sgt. Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were killed in Hartford County on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Bristol. DeMonte has been promoted to Lieutenant and Hamzy has been promoted to Sergeant, said Lt. Robert Osborne, of the Bristol Police. A promotion ceremony will be a part of their joint funeral service on Friday, Oct. 21, Osborne said. Earlier report: Officers Shot, Killed In Hartford Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call The two officers were killed and 26-year-ol…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Beloved New Haven PD Officer Dies After Battling Cancer Beloved New Haven PD Officer Dies After Battling Cancer
Beloved New Haven PD Officer Dies After Battling Cancer A beloved Connecticut police officer is being mourned following his death after a year-and-half battle with cancer. The New Haven Police Department announced the death of Officer Michael Hinton, on Sunday, Oct. 16. "Officer Hinton was a dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many. He joined the Police Department in 2014. Officer Hinton inspired us all with his unwavering positive spirit and selfless dedication to his work and family. Rest In Peace brother, we will miss you," the department said. A GoFundMe effort has been set up to help his family including his wife and two chil…

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by Kathy Reakes