LI Police Mourn 'Horrible News' As 2nd NYPD Brother In Blue Dies

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island's law enforcement unions mourning the loss of one of their own on Tuesday as they learned the second New York Police Department officer who was shot in a domestic dispute in Harlem succumbed to his wounds.

In a statement posted to Facebook, Suffolk County Police Department officials said 22-year-old Wilbert Mora's "valor and sacrifice will never be forgotten."

"We continue to stand beside our brothers and sisters in law enforcement during this devastating time," the statement read.

Mora was shot on Friday while responding to a domestic call in Harlem with his partner, Jason Rivera, who died that night.

Suffolk's Police Benevolent Association referred to Mora's death as "horrible news out of [New York City]" and described the shooting as "senseless" in a Facebook post.

Suffolk's largest police union goes on to describe the fatal shooting as "another officer murdered in cold blood for no reason."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and with his brothers and sisters in the NYPD," the post concludes. "Rest In Peace, Officer Mora."

The Sheriff's office wrote that they mourn "with our brothers and sisters at the NYPD."

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The Nassau County Police PBA's leadership said their "hearts go out to the family of Officer Mora and all of our brothers and sisters in the NYPD."

Mora was also remembered in East Hampton.

"Today, we mourn the loss of Police Officer Wilbert Mora," wrote the town PBA's leadership in a Facebook post. "At 27-years-old, he was murdered in the line of duty — fighting until the very end."

"We vow to #neverforget Wilbert and will always honor his legacy of service and ultimate sacrifice," the post continued.

Local politicians also expressed their sadness at the deaths of the officers.

Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Foley wrote: "Very sad. God bless them," below a photo of NYPD badges with a black band of mourning through them.

Councilwoman Jane Bonner, who is married to a retired police officer, called Mora's death tragic.

"Five NYPD police officers have been shot, and these two young recruits are dead, since the start of January 2022," she wrote. "We are at a crossroads in this country, and most certainly this state, when it comes to law and order. Thoughts and prayers will not bring these young men back."

Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini, a retired NYPD cop, called the news "gut-wrenching."

"It really does feel like cops are more at risk than they ever were."

Mora was called "three times a hero" by NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell for "choosing a life of service," in a tweet.

"For sacrificing his life to protect others," she said, adding, "For giving life even in death through organ donation. Our heads are bowed and our hearts are heavy."

NYPD Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch has asked the public to attend Rivera's funeral on Friday at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

"I think it's a great idea," Carini said. "It's about time people speak up and show that the majority of our citizens support our police."

A fundraiser has been created to raise money for the families of Rivera and Mora on the Fund The First platform. So far, over $335,000 has been raised.

"Please keep his family in your prayers,” its founders wrote Tuesday afternoon.