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WATCH Bodycam video shows wounded officer gunning down Bristol cop killer

Brutcher is accused of murdering 2 officers before his death (image via Nicholas Brutcher) On October 16, Bristol authorities released footage of a gunfight that led to the death of suspected cop killer Nicholas Brutcher. As per Yahoo, police officers Alec Iurato, 26, Alex Hamzy, 34, and Sgt. Dustin Demonte, 35, arrived at the scene after 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher allegedly lured them in with a fake 911 call. The arrived at Redstone Hill Road before Brutcher allegedly stepped out into the open and fired over 80 shots at them, killing Dustin Demonte and Alex Hamzy. Iurato was wounded in the firing. After sustaining gunshot wounds, Iurato managed to fire back at Brutcher, killing him. The case remains under investigation. The suspect's motivations have not yet been revealed.

Authorities release statement regarding Bristol shooting

In the 54-second video, screams and gunshots can be heard as a wounded Iurato calls a Bristol police dispatcher for support. God speed my brothers in blue, may the good Lord guide you both on your new journey God speed my brothers in blue, may the good Lord guide you both on your new journey Iurato can be heard saying: "Shots fired, shots fired! More cars. Send everyone!” He later added: "Officer shot, officer shot." As the gunfire continues, Iurato can be heard grunting in pain due to a wound to his leg. Iurato then proceeds to take cover behind a police cruiser before firing a fatal shot at Brutcher, who is out of frame at the time. Iurato can then be heard saying: “One down. Suspect down.” The myth of the responsible gun owner… The myth of the responsible gun owner… In an interview with the Connecticut public, local resident Schalitda Strong discussed her own account of the gunfight. Strong said: “I just heard, like a bunch of gunshots. There was a small pause. Bunch more gunshots. And I went into my room because it sounded so close, I actually thought the shooting was happening in our complex." In an official press release, Bristol authorities discussed the incident. The statement read: "Despite sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg, Officer Iurato was able to make his way around the house and back to a Bristol Police Department cruiser. From that vantage point, he fired one shot striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher." It continued: "Although some details of the investigation remain to be determined, it is evident from the evidence collected so far that Officer Iurato’s use of deadly force was justified." It was the guy in the middle and his brother to his left. It was the guy in the middle and his brother to his left. The statement also clarified that while a segment of Iurato's footage was released, the recordings on Demonte and Hamzy's cameras will be restricted from public access because they are homicide victims. While Brutcher's motive for the shooting remains unknown, the New York Post reported that prior to the incident, he was Facebook friends with slain cop Alex Hamzy. His Facebook revealed that he was a enthusiast, posting several pictures of guns on his social media platforms. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found