The casket of New York City police officer Wilbert Mora is carried out of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday, February 2. The flag over his casket is t he flag of the New York Police Department.
In pictures: NYPD mourns fallen officers
The casket of New York City police officer Wilbert Mora is carried out of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday, February 2. The flag over his casket is t he flag of the New York Police Department.
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Updated 12:29 PM EST, Thu February 3, 2022

The New York Police Department has been paying tribute to two young officers who were fatally shot last month as they responded to a domestic disturbance call.

A funeral was held Wednesday for Officer Wilbert Mora, 27. His partner, 22-year-old Jason Rivera, was honored last week.

The officers "showed courage in the face of imminent danger to protect New Yorkers," state Attorney General Letitia James said in a statement. "Their bravery exemplified their commitment to protecting the city they loved. Both will forever be remembered as heroes who dedicated their lives to making New York safer and stronger."

The shooting suspect, 47-year-old Lashawn McNeil, was shot by a third officer on the scene, police said, and died days later.

The shootings have spurred extensive changes spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain who took office on January 1. It includes the reintroduction of plainclothes police units, which had been disbanded two years ago.

Police salute as a hearse carries Mora's casket down Fifth Avenue.
Police salute as a hearse carries Mora's casket down Fifth Avenue.
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Mora's mother holds a flag from his casket.
Mora's mother holds a flag from his casket.
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Mora's casket is carried out of St. Patrick's Cathedral following his funeral service.
Mora's casket is carried out of St. Patrick's Cathedral following his funeral service.
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Police officers gather for Mora's funeral.
Police officers gather for Mora's funeral.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams touches Mora's casket after giving a eulogy at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touches Mora's casket after giving a eulogy at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Police officers attend Mora's funeral.
Police officers attend Mora's funeral.
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A woman holds a program for Mora's funeral.
A woman holds a program for Mora's funeral.
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Mora's casket is carried to his wake in New York on Tuesday, February 1.
Mora's casket is carried to his wake in New York on Tuesday, February 1.
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Flowers are displayed for Mora at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Flowers are displayed for Mora at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Police officers line up for the transfer of Mora's casket on February 1.
Police officers line up for the transfer of Mora's casket on February 1.
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A hearse carries Mora's casket to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
A hearse carries Mora's casket to St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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The mother of Officer Jason Rivera is comforted during Rivera's funeral service on Friday, January 28.
The mother of Officer Jason Rivera is comforted during Rivera's funeral service on Friday, January 28.
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Rivera's casket is carried to a hearse outside St. Patrick's Cathedral after his funeral service.
Rivera's casket is carried to a hearse outside St. Patrick's Cathedral after his funeral service.
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Police officers salute Rivera's funeral procession near a praying woman.
Police officers salute Rivera's funeral procession near a praying woman.
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Police officers on motorcycles accompany Rivera's hearse.
Police officers on motorcycles accompany Rivera's hearse.
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Thousands of NYPD officers attended Rivera's funeral.
Thousands of NYPD officers attended Rivera's funeral.
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Rivera's wife, Dominique, holds a flag from his casket.
Rivera's wife, Dominique, holds a flag from his casket.
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Police officers gather at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Rivera's wake.
Police officers gather at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Rivera's wake.
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Rivera's wife eulogizes her husband.
Rivera's wife eulogizes her husband.
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan presides over Rivera's funeral service.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan presides over Rivera's funeral service.
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Police officers attend Rivera's funeral inside St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Police officers attend Rivera's funeral inside St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams hugs members of Rivera's family at his funeral. "We as a city, as a state, and as a nation — we say thank you, Jason. Today our hearts are with his beautiful family," Adams said at the service. "He's a hero, and our fellow New Yorkers acknowledge that."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams hugs members of Rivera's family at his funeral. "We as a city, as a state, and as a nation — we say thank you, Jason. Today our hearts are with his beautiful family," Adams said at the service. "He's a hero, and our fellow New Yorkers acknowledge that."
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A police officer wipes away a tear during Rivera's funeral.
A police officer wipes away a tear during Rivera's funeral.
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Family members touch Rivera's casket during his funeral.
Family members touch Rivera's casket during his funeral.
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A member of the NYPD attends Rivera's funeral.
A member of the NYPD attends Rivera's funeral.
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A man holds a picture of Rivera during his funeral service.
A man holds a picture of Rivera during his funeral service.
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Rivera's casket arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral on January 27.
Rivera's casket arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral on January 27.
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Friends and family hug at Rivera's wake on January 27.
Friends and family hug at Rivera's wake on January 27.
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Members of the New York Police Department stand in formation outside St. Patrick's Cathedral as they attend Rivera's wake.
Members of the New York Police Department stand in formation outside St. Patrick's Cathedral as they attend Rivera's wake.
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Police officers on horseback arrive outside St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Police officers on horseback arrive outside St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Rivera's casket is carried at his wake.
Rivera's casket is carried at his wake.
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Hundreds of people attend a vigil for Mora and Rivera in front of the 32nd Precinct station house in Harlem on January 26.
Hundreds of people attend a vigil for Mora and Rivera in front of the 32nd Precinct station house in Harlem on January 26.
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A fellow officer can't hold back his tears as he speaks at the vigil on January 26.
A fellow officer can't hold back his tears as he speaks at the vigil on January 26.
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Police officers attend the vigil on January 26.
Police officers attend the vigil on January 26.
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Police officers hug after Mora's casket arrived at a funeral home on January 26.
Police officers hug after Mora's casket arrived at a funeral home on January 26.
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People pay tribute to Mora and Rivera as they watch Mora's body be moved to a funeral home.
People pay tribute to Mora and Rivera as they watch Mora's body be moved to a funeral home.
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Police officers salute as Mora's remains are transferred outside a New York City hospital on January 25.
Police officers salute as Mora's remains are transferred outside a New York City hospital on January 25.
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Police officers and other members of the community also held a candlelight vigil at the 32nd Precinct on January 24.
Police officers and other members of the community also held a candlelight vigil at the 32nd Precinct on January 24.
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People participate in the vigil on January 24.
People participate in the vigil on January 24.
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Rivera's body is brought into a funeral home on January 23.
Rivera's body is brought into a funeral home on January 23.
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Police officers walk from the 32nd Precinct to Harlem Hospital, near the scene where the two officers where shot.
Police officers walk from the 32nd Precinct to Harlem Hospital, near the scene where the two officers where shot.
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Police officers walk past a sign with a message of support.
Police officers walk past a sign with a message of support.
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A procession for Rivera's remains makes its way to his funeral.
A procession for Rivera's remains makes its way to his funeral.
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Police officers and firefighters stand at attention before Rivera's remains were brought to a funeral home.
Police officers and firefighters stand at attention before Rivera's remains were brought to a funeral home.
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Mayor Eric Adams speaks to police officers and firefighters during a vigil at the 32nd Precinct on January 22.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks to police officers and firefighters during a vigil at the 32nd Precinct on January 22.
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Police officers gather at a vigil on January 22.
Police officers gather at a vigil on January 22.
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Police respond to the scene where the officers were shot on January 21.
Police respond to the scene where the officers were shot on January 21.
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