Press Releases
09/07/2023
Division of Criminal Justice Statement on the Death of Hartford Police Officer Robert Garten and Injured Officer Brian Kearney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Today, I join with Hartford 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 Hartford Police Officer Robert C. Garten, who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday night. We are praying for the full recovery of Officer Brian Kearney who suffered serious injuries in the tragedy.
This tragedy is a stark reminder of the danger law enforcement officers face every day as they work to keep our communities safe and protect the citizens of Connecticut. Please join us in support of all courageous police officers, and at this time particularly those at the Hartford Police Department, as loved ones, the Hartford community and the rest of the state mourn the unspeakable loss of Officer Garten, and pray for a swift recovery for Officer Kearney."