Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, NYPD Officers Killed While Attending Domestic Violence Call In Harlem
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Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora
A rookie police officer was killed Friday night and another was wounded as they responded to a domestic violence call in Harlem.
A community candlelight vigil was held outside the 32nd precinct in Harlem on Monday for the officers. During this Mayor, Eric Adams made a plea to end the crime.
The mother and police met in front of the apartment. When they went into a back room for a talk with McNeil, shots immediately rang out, according to police.
Who was Jason Rivera and the other police officer?
ABC News reported that 22-year-old rookie officer Jason Rivera was hit as he entered a hallway, according to police officials with knowledge of the incident. Jason Rivera was married and died as a result of his injuries.
When the shooting took place, his partner, Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, tried to scurry into the kitchen but fell.
One rookie officer, who remained in front of the apartment with McNeil’s mother, fired two shots in his neck and shoulder, killing him instantly.
According to Saturday morning’s reports, the suspect is in critical condition.
According to police sources, some parts of the shooting were captured by police body cameras.
Keechant Sewell, NYPD commissioner, said at a press conference Friday night, “I struggle to find the words to describe the tragedy we are experiencing.” The commissioner added, “Our department is hurting, and I am suffering. We are all hurting. It is unfathomable.”
McNeil has five previous arrests
McNeil posted material on social media regarding anti-government and anti-police sentiments, police sources said.
The suspect has been arrested five times before, including once in 2003 for felony narcotics possession in New York City. At the time of the arrest for that offense, the suspect was on probation.
Previously, the suspect was arrested five times, including for felony narcotics possession in 2003 in New York City. Authorities believe he was already on probation from that arrest.
Additionally, McNeil served two years in jail for assaulting a police officer in 2002. He was arrested twice for drugs in the subsequent years.
Sources say he was staying with his mother to help her care for another son who may have learning disabilities, sources said.
McNeil had no guns in the house when he came back from Maryland in November, according to a source, since he had a history with firearms. Her later statement to police claimed that she did not know he had the weapon.
President Joe Biden tweeted condolences
The President of the United States sent his condolences to the families of the New York City police officers on Saturday afternoon.
In his Twitter post, he wrote, “We keep them and their families in our prayers. Every day, police officers put on their badges and go into harm’s way. Thanks to them and their families for this extraordinary sacrifice.”
On Tuesday evening, Adams returned to the 32nd Precinct for a candlelight vigil sponsored by the precinct, which had installed bunting outside the front door. Community members prayed for both officers and echoed the campaign to combat gun violence.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
