NYPD officer Wilbert Mora, 27-years old, died from his injuries Tuesday January 25, 2022 that he sustained when he was shot in the line of duty last Friday (Credit: NYPD)
By Gary Raynaldo DIPLOMATIC TIMES
NEW YORK – A second NYPD officer has died from his injuries he sustained when he and his partner were ambushed by a gunman last week in Harlem. NYPD officer Wilbert Mora was taken off life support Tuesday, a police official announced. He was 27-years-old. Mora and fellow officer Jason Rivera were shot while responding to a domestic violence call. The two, and a third officer, were responding to a 911 call about a woman having a dispute with her son at at the apartment located at 119 W. 135th street. When the cops arrived, the woman and one son were at the front of the apartment. The two officers were shot at without warning when they went down a narrow hallway to the rear bedroom where the suspect was. Rivera, 22-years-old, died that day while Mora was critically injured and placed on life support.
“It’s with great sadness I announce the passing of Police Officer Wilbert Mora. Wilbert is 3 times a hero. For choosing a life of service. For sacrificing his life to protect others. For giving life even in death through organ donation. Our heads are bowed & our hearts are heavy.”
-NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
It’s with great sadness I announce the passing of Police Officer Wilbert Mora.
Wilbert is 3 times a hero. For choosing a life of service. For sacrificing his life to protect others. For giving life even in death through organ donation. Our heads are bowed & our hearts are heavy. pic.twitter.com/8JiWGbUYTn
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) January 25, 2022
New York Mayor Eric Adams Calls Slain NYPD Officer A “Hero”
Wilbert Mora was a hero.
He served his city, protected his community and gave his life for our safety.
Our hearts are heavy. Our city is in mourning.
To his family, loved ones, and brothers and sisters in the NYPD: Your city is standing with you today and always.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) January 25, 2022
Other NYPD Officer Jason Rivera died shortly after being shot
Tonight, we mourn the loss of a hero officer — a son, husband, and friend. Only 22 years old, Police Officer Jason Rivera was murdered in the line of duty. We vow to #NeverForget Jason as his fellow Finest vow to honor his tremendous legacy of service & the ultimate sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/5zsx45XiM4
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 22, 2022
NYPD Officers Ambushed in Harlem Apartment
(Photo by Gary Raynaldo / ©Diplomatic Times) The apartment building at 119 W. 135th street in Harlem, NY where two police officers were shot on Friday night Jan. 21, 2022.
Police Shoot Suspected Gunman in Head As He Tried to Escape
-Gunman Dies Three Days Later
Accused NYPD cop killer Lashawn McNeil, 47 was himself shot in the head by another officer as he attempted to escape from the scene. McNeil was critically wounded and died 3 days later. (NYPD)
A third officer on the scene shot the suspect, identified as Lashawn McNeil, in the head and arm when he tried to flee the apartment, police said. McNeil, 47, was in critical condition in hospital and died three days later from his wounds. The alleged gunman was a convicted felon who was on probation at the time of the shooting, police said.
Glock .45 pistol Allegedly Used By Suspected gunman to kill NYPD Officer
NYPD said this is the alleged gun used in the fatal shooting two officers in Harlem. – A Glock .45 pistol, with a magazine capable of holding 40 rounds, was recovered by detectives at the scene. (Source: NYPD)
A Glock .45 pistol, with a magazine capable of holding 40 rounds, was recovered by detectives at the scene. Police said it was stolen from Baltimore in 2017.
DIPLOMATIC TIMES VIDEO / 2 NEW YORK POLICE OFFICERS GUNNED DOWN IN HARLEM
(Photo by Gary Raynaldo / ©Diplomatic Times) The apartment building at 119 W. 135th street in Harlem, NY where two police officers were shot on Friday night Jan. 21, 2022.
