Thousands honor slain New York police officer at Manhattan funeral

New York gives final salute to slain NYPD officer

NEW YORK (AP) — Praised as a hero who wanted to help the New York Police Department evolve, slain Officer Jason Rivera drew tributes and vows that the force will “never give up” at a funeral Friday for the rookie who was gunned down with his partner last week.Police filled the pews at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a sea of blue uniforms stretched for blocks as snow drifted outside the city’s iconic church.Jeffrey Rivera recalled how his brother a…

Funeral Mass for NYPD Officer Jason Rivera Held at St Patrick’s Cathedral

The child of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, Rivera sought to improve the relationship between his community and the police.

New York gives final salute to slain police officer

Authorities are still investigating what motivated the gunman, who was shot by a third officer and later died.

New York police show overwhelming support at slain officer's funeral

"A sea of blue lined Fifth Avenue shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow first responders from around the country as we rendered a final salute to Detective Jason Rivera," the NYPD tweeted.

Exclusive photos: Thousands mourn slain officer Jason Rivera at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Fellow officers, friends and family gathered to pay their respects to the 22-year-old NYPD officer who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call.

Thousands honor slain New York police officer at Manhattan funeral

Thousands of New York City police officers lined Manhattan's Fifth Avenue on Friday to honor a fellow officer who was shot and killed last week while responding to a domestic violence call.