Hartford police officers, joined by colleagues from Bristol, Manchester and the state police, rallied in front of Hartford Superior Court where the man accused of shooting Officer Michael Bodner was making his second appearance. Officer Michael Bodner was shot twice by Dwayne Powell on November 11, 2009. Officer Bodner and his partner, Officer Karen Spearman stopped Powell as they investigated a series of burglaries. Powell ran from the officers, struggled when caught, and then pulled a .380-caliber handgun and shot Officer Bodner twice.
State police union president, Steve Rief, stated "An assault on a police officer is an assault against the foundation of the nation's civil society. There has to be a strong stand taken."
http://www.policeone.com/legal/articles/1971124-Conn-cops-rally-as-shooting-suspect-goes-to-court/
