Communities across the state continue to mourn the loss of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier who was killed on Thursday while conducting a traffic stop on I-84 in Southington.
Dozens of bouquets, balloons, and other tributes surround a state police cruiser. At the center is a picture of TFC Pelletier in uniform, smiling. "Quite a few police officers I've known over the years have been killed or died in the line of duty, and it's tough," said Plainville police officer Shane Dufresne.It was an emotional sight for Dufresne, a police officer of 26 years. After retiring from the Waterbury Police Department, Dufresne became a police officer in Plainville, where he currently works.
"It's just to let him know that his family members from agencies around the state are thinking of him, and we're remembering him," said Dufresne.People visited the memorial throughout the day on Saturday, including those who worked with TFC Petellier, other first responders, and community members.
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