New Yorkers honor slain police officers with tributes across the city

 By 
Megan Specia
 on 
New Yorkers honor slain police officers with tributes across the city
Mourners hold candles, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, during a vigil near the spot where two New York Police Department officers, sitting inside a patrol car the previous day, were shot by an armed man, killing them both. Credit: Craig Ruttle

In the wake of a shocking attack Saturday that left two NYPD officers dead, New Yorkers held vigils and remembered the slain men in ceremonies around the city.

NYPD officers Rafael Ramos, 40, and Wenjian Liu, 32, were shot, "execution style" while on patrol. The attacker, 28-year-old Ismaaiyl Brinsley, had posted threatening messages on social media prior to the attack. He later killed himself in a nearby subway station.

On Sunday, a vigil was held on the Brooklyn street where the two were attacked while sitting in their patrol car. New York sports teams honored the officers with moments of silence and other tributes this weekend. In a tweet, NYPD Commissioner William Bratton thanked "the many sports teams that have shown their support for the NYPD and honored Police Officers Liu and Ramos."

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!