Crime & Safety

Members of the Andover Police Department Travel to NYC to Pay Their Respects

Wenjian Liu, 32, a New York City police officer, was fatally shot in a patrol car while on duty on Dec. 20.

Members of the Andover Police Department joined police officers from across the county who traveled to New York City to pay their respects to New York City Police Officer Wenjian Liu at his funeral held Sunday in Brooklyn.

Wenjian Liu, 32, a New York City police officer, was fatally shot in a patrol car while on duty Saturday, Dec. 20. A second officer in the patrol car, Rafael Ramos, also was fatally shot, according to his obituary on Legacy.com. Liu is survived by his wife.

Photo: Andover Police Facebook page.

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