Our hearts are with all of those affected by the events in Bristol, Connecticut at this time.
Two officers were killed and one was seriously injured in what state police called a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to an address in Bristol.
Bristol police identified the officers who died as 35-year-old Sgt. Dustin Demonte and 34-year-old Officer Alex Hamzy.
The officer who was seriously hurt was 26-year-old Alec Iurato. Bristol police said went in for surgery at St. Francis Hospital
Iurato was released from St. Francis Hospital late Thursday morning to a standing ovation from colleagues and other officers.
To those struggling with the situation, please use the following resources.
2-1-1 Counseling Services and Referrals
9-8-8 National Suicide and Crisis Line to call
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence - (860) 282-7899
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-7233 or Text "START" to 88788