Tag: NYPD

Wake Held in St Patrick’s for Second of Two Slain NYPD Officers

NEW YORK—For the second time in two weeks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan fell silent as pallbearers carried a flag-draped casket up the steps of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on Feb. 1. This time was for the wake of police officer Wilbert Mora, the second of two policemen shot and killed in the line of…


Former Miss USA’s Death Under Investigation by NYPD: Official

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst’s death is now being investigated by the New York City Police Department, a spokesperson said. The police department will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Kryst, who won the pageant in 2019, Detective Martin Brown told news outlets on Monday morning. Officials said Kryst, who was also an attorney,…


Actress Fired After Viral Rant Over Street Closures for Killed NYPD Officer’s Funeral

A New York City actress was fired from her job after she posted a video complaining about street closures during the funeral of slain NYPD officer Jason Rivera, said her former employer. In a now-deleted video, actress Jacqueline Guzman was allegedly seen criticizing the NYPD for the massive funeral by claiming they are blocking streets….


Actress Fired After Viral Criticism Over Street Closures for Killed NYPD Officer’s Funeral

A New York City actress was fired from her job after she posted a video complaining about street closures during the funeral of slain NYPD officer Jason Rivera, said her former employer. In a now-deleted video, actress Jacqueline Guzman was allegedly seen criticizing the NYPD for the massive funeral by claiming they are blocking streets….


Alleged Police Officer Shooter Released on Bond in New York; Court: Blame the Laws

As a police union is outraged by the release of an alleged police officer shooter in New York, the spokesperson of the court said they should blame the laws instead of the judge or court system. Camrin Williams, 16, who is also known by the rap name C Blu, walked out of the Crossroads Juvenile…


Hundreds Attend Funeral for First of Two Slain NYPD Officers

NEW YORK—For the second day in a row Fifth Avenue in New York City was awash in a sea of blue as hundreds of NYPD officers descended upon St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral for the funeral of their fallen brother, Jason Rivera, on Jan. 28. The day before was Rivera’s wake. While attendees stood outside…


Thousands Attend Funeral for First of Two Slain NYPD Officers

NEW YORK—For the second day in a row Fifth Avenue in New York City was awash in a sea of blue as thousands of NYPD officers descended upon St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral for the funeral of their fallen brother, Jason Rivera, on Jan. 28. The day before was Rivera’s wake. While attendees stood outside…


Hundreds of Police Turn Out to Wake of First of Two Slain NYPD Officers

NEW YORK—Fifth Avenue in Manhattan fell silent as pallbearers carried the flag-draped casket of NYPD officer Jason Rivera up the steps of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on the morning of Jan. 27. The only notable sounds came from a police helicopter hovering above and “Amazing Grace” played on a single bagpipe. Hundreds of New…


Man Who Shot 2 NYPD Officers, Killing 1, Has Died

NEW YORK—The man who shot two New York City police officers in a Harlem apartment, killing one of them and putting another in critical condition, died Monday of injuries sustained when a third officer shot him, Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference on his plans to stop shootings. Lashawn J. McNeil, 47, had…


NYPD Officer Killed in Harlem Shooting, Another Officer Severely Injured

A New York City police officer is dead and another officer is severely injured after a shooting on Friday night while the officers were answering a call about an argument between a woman and her son. The officer was identified as Jason Rivera, 22, who joined the force in November 2020. The other officer who…