• Home
  • About
    • Authors
  • Articles
    • Archives
    • Chaplain
    • Crime & Controversy
    • Community
    • Cop Humor
    • Editorial
    • Op-ed
    • Gear & Technology
    • Investigations
    • Laws & Legal
    • Leadership
    • News
    • Officer Down
    • On Duty
    • Tactics
  • Network
    • Illinois Network
    • Minneapolis Network
    • Tulsa Network
    • Wauwatosa Network
    • Learn more
  • Training
  • Officer Privacy
  • Jobs
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Law Officer
Law Officer
No Result
View All Result

Connecticut Inspector General’s Office releases heroic bodycam footage of Bristol officer-involved shooting

After two partners were murdered and Officer Alec Iurato was wounded, he fatally shot the gunman

Bristol officer

(Connecticut Inspector General)

October 18, 2022
Law OfficerbyLaw Officer
Share and speak up for justice, law & order...

BRISTOL, Conn. – The Office of Inspector General in Connecticut released heroic bodycam footage showing the moment a wounded officer with the Bristol Police Department fatally shot a suspect who previously shot and killed two officers in what was described as an ambush attack.

On Oct. 12, at 10:42 p.m. Sgt. Dustin DeMonte, Officer Alex Hamzy and Officer Alec Iurato responded to a 911 call at 310 Redstone Hill Road regarding a domestic dispute. Investigators believe the call was made by Nicholas Brutcher regarding an alleged dispute with his brother, Nathan Brutcher.

Upon arrival, responding officers encountered Nathan Brutcher at the side of the house and ordered him to place his hands in the air, the Daily Caller reported.

However, as soon Nathan stepped from the home, Nicholas opened fire from behind the officers, discharging “well over eighty round[s],” according to the Bristol Police report.

Tragically, both DeMonte and Hamzy were murdered by the gunman while Iurato was wounded, Law Officer reported. 

Dustin Demonte
Bristol Police Department Sgt. Dustin Demonte, Officer Alex Hamzy, Officer Alec Iurato. (Connecticut State Police)

Video footage released by the IG’s Office shows Iurato radioing for help, according to the Daily Caller.

“Shots fired, shots fired, more cars, send everyone,” Iurato pleads prior to walking toward a tree and expressing the critical nature of his experience, “oh f***, oh f***.”

Iurato managed to maneuver toward two patrol units as shots ring out. He then appears to acquire target acquisition and squeezes off a single round, fatally shooting Nicholas Brutcher.

The wounded, heroic officer was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for unspecified injuries before being released.

According to law enforcement sources, the gunman made a bogus 911 call regarding the disturbance at his home prior to carrying out the ambush attack on the officers with an AR-15-style rifle.

A compilation of state authorities are involved in the investigation. They have already disclosed what is readily apparent, that a preliminary investigation reveals Iurato’s shooting was justified.


Share and speak up for justice, law & order...
Tags: Alec IuratoAlex HamzyBristolBristol Police DepartmentConnecticutDustin DeMontemust-readNathan BrutcherNicholas Brutcher
Law Officer

Law Officer

Law Officer is the only major law enforcement publication and website owned and operated by law enforcement—for law enforcement and supporters of justice, law, and order. This unique facet makes Law Officer much more than just a publishing company, but a true advocate for the law enforcement profession.

Related Posts

Adam Lapkowski

Missing Connecticut police officer found dead at cemetery where slain mother buried

January 8, 2023
Danbury Police

Several of New York’s ‘finest’ finding new home with police department in Connecticut

December 12, 2022
Christopher Francisquini

Manhunt ongoing for suspect accused of murdering and dismembering his 11-month-old daughter

November 30, 2022
Connecticut police officers

Connecticut officers hit with criminal charges after man paralyzed during transport in police van

November 28, 2022
Steve Nothem

Texas police officer dies after being struck by vehicle during DUI investigation

October 19, 2022
San Antonio officer

Experts weigh in after 5th San Antonio officer dies by suicide in past 7 months

October 17, 2022
Load More

Latest Articles

Eunice Dwumfour

Republican councilwoman gunned down near her New Jersey home

February 2, 2023
Alireza Heidari

Iranian illegal immigrant on terror watch list captured by Texas DPS near southern border

February 1, 2023
Gonzalo Carrasco

California police officer shot and killed while checking on ‘suspicious person’

February 1, 2023
Marine recruiters

Marine recruiters try to get members booted over vax mandate to rejoin

February 1, 2023
Sharaban K

Woman accused of murdering lookalike to fake own death, prosecutors say

February 1, 2023
Madison Russo

TikToker charged with conning people out of $37K with GoFundMe cancer scam

January 31, 2023
Load More

Weekly E-Newsletter

Subscribe—and get the latest news and editorials direct from Law Officer each week!

[newsletter_form type="minimal"]

JOIN THE FIGHT

BE COURAGEOUS

FIND MORE…

Law Officer

© 2021 LawOfficer.com

LawOfficer.com

  • Home
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Corrections
  • Contact

Speak up for justice, law & order

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
    • Authors
  • Articles
    • Archives
    • Chaplain
    • Crime & Controversy
    • Community
    • Cop Humor
    • Editorial
    • Op-ed
    • Gear & Technology
    • Investigations
    • Laws & Legal
    • Leadership
    • News
    • Officer Down
    • On Duty
    • Tactics
  • Network
    • Illinois Network
    • Minneapolis Network
    • Tulsa Network
    • Wauwatosa Network
    • Learn more
  • Training
  • Officer Privacy
  • Jobs
  • Contact

© 2021 LawOfficer.com