WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement after the devastating news that two Bristol Police Officers were shot and killed in the line of duty last night, and a third officer was shot and seriously injured:

“I am devastated by the news that two Bristol police officers, Sergeant Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy, were killed last night while heroically serving their community, and a third officer is severely injured. My thoughts are with their families, friends, and fellow officers as they grieve this senseless tragedy.”

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