FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Today, I join with New Britain Judicial District State’s Attorney Christian M. Watson, Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney Sharmese L. Walcott and the entire Division of Criminal Justice in expressing our deepest condolences to the family, the law enforcement brothers and sisters, and friends of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday.
Trooper First Class Pelletier’s senseless death is a bitter reminder to us all of the life-and-death risks brave public servants like Trooper First Class Pelletier face when they go to work.
The Division stands today and every day in support of all our courageous law enforcement officers in Connecticut who put their own lives on the line to serve and protect and keep our communities safe.
Please join us in showing our gratitude and support to all law enforcement officers, and at this time particularly those with the Connecticut State Police, as we all mourn the tragic loss of Trooper First Class Pelletier and pray for peace for his family and friends.”