Windsor police honoring Const. John Atkinson on 16th anniversary of his death


Windsor police are remembering a local officer killed in the line of duty with a moment of silence on Thursday.

Senior Const. John Atkinson was shot and killed 16 years ago, on May 5, 2006.

Police observing the moment of silence at 2:07 pm on Thursday.

The 37-year-old officer was investigating a drug deal outside a convenience store near Pillette Road and Seminole Street when he was shot.

He left behind a wife and two young children.

The shooter, Nikkolas Brennan was later convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.



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