The joint funeral service for two Bristol Police Department officers killed in a shooting last week is set for Friday morning at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Lt. Dustin DeMonte, 35, and Sgt. Alex Hamzy, 34, were killed in a shooting on Redstone Hill Road in Bristol on Oct. 12. Officer Alec Iurato was injured in the shooting but was later released from the hospital. The East Hartford Police Department will be facilitating traffic flow in and out of the stadium. Travel will be impacted on Silver Lane, Roberts Street and the surrounding area. Police are urging travelers to use alternate routes throughout the early morning and afternoon. Here is a breakdown of what to expect and how to watch. When and where is the funeral? The funeral will take place at Rentschler Field at 615 Silver Lane in East Hartford. It will start at 11 a.m., but members of the public are asked to get to the field before 9:30 a.m., police said. Any members of the public who wish to attend are allowed. Once the venue is full, no further attendees will be permitted, police said. Rentschler Field has a capacity of over 40,000 seats. Where should I…
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