East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora Statement On Bristol Police Tragedy

EAST HAVEN, CT —East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora issued a formal statement offering condolences to the families of the Bristol police officers slain, and injured.

"The loss of two officers, and the serious injuries inflicted on another officer from the Bristol Police Department in the line of duty while responding to a purported domestic violence call, is a senseless tragedy.

On behalf of the Town of East Haven, I offer our condolences to the families of the officers who lost their lives in this tragedy. We pray for them, and for the officer who is now fighting for his life.

We must all remember how dangerous it is to be a police officer. They answer the call of duty without hesitation to protect us day after day. As your mayor, I am quite proud that our department is offering support, and participating in the awesome show of honor to their Bristol brothers and sisters; the Town of Bristol has our support and prayers.

The lights in front of our Town Hall will be lit blue not only to honor the Bristol officers, but to also show our appreciation for all police officers who selflessly serve.

May God bless the families of these officers, all police officers, and their families."
Joseph A. Carfora
Mayor