On the night of October 12, 2022, Sergeant Dustin Demonte, 35, of the Bristol Police Department responded to what was reported as a domestic disturbance between two brothers. The call was later described as a deliberate fabrication. As Demonte and two fellow officers approached the residence, a gunman opened fire from a neighboring yard. Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were killed; Officer Alec Iurato, who had been wounded, returned fire and the gunman was killed at the scene. Nathan Brutcher, who was present, was injured during the exchange.

Authorities say the shooter, identified as 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and fired about 80 rounds. Both fallen officers were later promoted posthumously, Demonte to Lieutenant and Hamzy to Sergeant. No other suspects have been named in connection with the ambush.

If anyone knew Dustin Demonte or has information about the events that night, please share what might help clarify the sequence of events.