The Legends of Fear attraction, at Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton, typically attracts visitors from across New England who come to see the Halloween props along the trail.

But organizers apologized after visitors complained about an executed police officer prop along the trail.

The apology came following the funerals for Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte and Alex Hamzy, held some 30 miles away, after they both were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call earlier this month.

According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 62 police officers across the U.S. were shot dead in 2021.

It said that 651 police officers died in 2021, although the overwhelming majority—some 469—of officers died due to COVID-19.

Organizer Bradley Wells said in a Sunday, October 23, Facebook post: “In response to the recent comments about our farm and the Legends of Fear attraction we run, we deeply apologize for having this prop in our scene due to the recent loss of our Hero Police officers in Bristol, CT.

“The foam prop was installed into the scene in the early summer months of this year. It was not our intent to promote police brutality in any shape or form.

“We regrettably overlooked the removal of the prop after the recent events. Fairview Tree Farm, Legends of Fear, and my family have always had a close working relationship with the Shelton police force.

“We support the police force to the highest level and currently utilize them here at our farm every single operating night.

“This haunted attraction is a place of fun and family time, not a place of hate. Haunted attraction enthusiasts travel from all over New England to enjoy family time on our farm for nearly 30 years.”

“Speaking on behalf of my family and employees, we share our deepest sympathies to everyone who has been affected by this tragedy,” Wells continued.

“This farm is a working farm and a place of recreation for visitors. We unconditionally support police, firefighters, and all who are dedicated to serving our communities.”

Marissa Cullen said she was furious when she learned about the prop from her friends from Bristol police who visited the attraction, according to CBS affiliate WFSB.

She said in a Facebook post: “So last night a group of friends (I did not attend) from Bristol PD decided to take a break from the atrocities of the last 10 days.

“They made the mistake of going to Legends of Fear owned by Brad Wells of Fairview Tree Farm. The last haunted house they entered there was a ‘prop’ of an executed police officer, wearing body armor. Furious does not begin to explain or express how I feel right now. I have included my initial message to Brad.”

Newsweek has contacted Bristol police and Legends of Fear organizers for comment.