RIP Officer Jason Rivera – Just 22 Years Old
It’s a sad night in New York City…. Two police officers were shot in Harlem at an apartment at West 135th Street. They were there to investigate a call of a woman who was fighting with her son. (Source)
Officer Jason Rivera died. He was 22 years old. He joined the police force in November 2020. (Source)
Rivera was married to a little more than two months ago. She wrote this to her husband. We failed this police officer and his wife. It’s not right that she is alone and his life is over.
Rivera’s police partner, 27-year-old Wilbert Mora was also shot and is in critical condition in the hospital.
The 47-year-old alleged gunman was out on probation and he was using a stolen glock. (Info here) He was shot in the arm and head by a third police officer. (Source)
“Defunding the Police” and not caring about the safety of people who protect the city has made NYC spin out of control.
Tonight Jason Riviera’s family mourns for him – there are no second chances for him.
In the first 21 days of the new year, 5 NYPD officers have been shot.
Hugs,
marlene
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