Memorial
~ DISBANDED ~
Memorial is set to be erected when new Police Station is built.
We honor those members of the Bristol Police Department who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Each has honored their commitment to serve and protect.
SERGEANT DUSTIN DeMONTE & OFFICER ALEX HAMZY
EOW: OCTOBER 12, 2022
Bristol Police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, were killed in the line of duty on October 12, 2022. Sergeant Dustin DeMonte and Officers Alex Hamzy and Alec Iurato, responded to a call of a disturbance between two brothers at 310 Redstone Hill Road. The assailant reported the disturbance to lure officers to the scene. At the time of their arrival at the scene, the caller had concealed in a wooded hide adjacent to the residence, which contained firearms and ammunition. As Officer Hamzy, Sergeant DeMonte, and Officer Iurato made contact with a resident, the assailant opened fire upon them from behind. Officer Hamzy and Sergeant DeMonte were fatally wounded. Officer Iurato was also shot. Despite his injuries, Officer Iurato was able to tactically relocate to a position of cover where he fired a single shot, which killed the assailant and prevented any further killing.
Officer Hamzy was married to his wife Katie and had been a police officer with the City of Bristol for eight years. He was just 34 years old at the time of his death and was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Sergeant DeMonte was married to his wife Laura. They had two children and a third on the way at the time of his death. He had served the City of Bristol for ten years and was just 35 years old at the time. Sergeant DeMonte was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant.
Sergeant Dustin DeMonte Obituary
OFFICER JAMES MCNAMEE
EOW: JANUARY 16, 1930
Officer James McNamee died in the line of duty on January 16, 1930. He was the first Bristol Police Officer killed while performing his duty. He was shot at the Ebb Filling Station located at the corner of Stafford Ave and Washington St while attempting to apprehend three car thieves. The building later became Ivy's Liquor Store which stood for many years until demolished in 2001 to allow for straightening of the intersection. For additional information on the arrest and conviction of the suspect, click the Bristol Press newspaper accounts listed below.
January 17, 1930
March 21, 1930
OFFICER JAMES BURNS
EOW: MAY 29, 1941
Officer James Burns died in the line of duty on May 29, 1941. While investigating a domestic dispute on lower Union Street, he was gunned down by the male suspect, his brother-in-law. The suspect also wounded a second officer. A gun battle ensued with other officers at the scene and the suspect was eventually taken into custody. Officer Burns had been a police officer for 21 years. For additional information on the shooting of Officer Burns, click the Bristol Press articles listed below.
May 31, 1941
May 31, 1941 (p.2)
OFFICER ERNEST SCHILKE
EOW: MAY 17, 1944
Officer Ernest Schilke died in the line of duty on May 17, 1944. While attempting a rescue at the Wallace Barnes Rolling Mill on Broad St., he was overcome by noxious gas fumes and died at the scene along with another factory worker. Firemen had attempted to rescue Schilke but he fell 30 feet into a pit and could not be saved. He was 23 years old and single at the time of his death. For additional information on the death of Officer Schilke, click the Bristol Press articles listed below.