Two police officers killed in Connecticut's Bristol

Two police officers were shot dead and another was injured in Bristol in US' Connecticut. One of the suspects died during the shooting, and the other was gravely injured. One of the officers died on the spot, and another succumbed to injury in the hospital. The third officer was in critical condition, according to reports.

An emergency call came late on Wednesday (local time) for a fight between two siblings near 310 Redstone Hill Road. This place is close to ESPN's headquarters, a mega sports network.

When the dispatched officers arrived at the scene, one of the siblings was outside their house and immediately started firing at the police officer. One of the officers died immediately at the scene. Another was taken to the hospital, but he died due to grave injuries. The third cop was also injured, but he is currently recovering.




Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould said the news had saddened the entire department.

FAQs:

1. What happened to the shooters?
   The suspect who shot at the cops was also shot dead on the spot. The suspect's brother was also shot in the shooting, but his condition remains unknown.
2. What do we know about the fallen officer?
   Sergeant Dustin Demonte was 35 years old, assigned to the patrol department, and was a school resource officer. The officer has left behind his wife and two children. Another baby is coming soon. He was named Officer of the Year in 2019. Officer Alex Hamzey was 34 years old and assigned to the patrol department. He was also married.