Memorial mass to take place for Jason Rivera, Wilbert Mora, NYPD officers who were fatally shot

Saturday, January 21, 2023
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- There were tears but some hope as New York City took time to remember two NYPD officers who were shot one year ago.

Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were shot by a suspect after responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem.

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The widow of Jason Rivera announced she is pregnant. She spoke on Saturday at a memorial mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral for her husband - and Wilbert Mora.

The NYPD posthumously promoted both officers to detective after the shooting.

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The man who opened fire on the officers was shot and later died at the hospital.



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