Two New York police officers were ambushed last weekend by Ismaaiyl Brinsley after he had made threatening posts online, including references to high-profile cases of white police officers killing unarmed black men and a vow to put “wings on pigs.” After shooting the officers, Brinsley ran into a Brooklyn subway station and committed suicide.
The killings of Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos have raised concerns in the already tense nationwide debate surrounding police conduct. Some key developments since the officers’ killings:
POLICE ON ALERT BEFORE OFFICER’S WAKE, FUNERAL
New York police officers remained vigilant against any threats on Thursday as the city readied itself for a wake and a funeral for Ramos.
The services are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Visitors are expected to pay their respects to Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church in Queens on Friday night. Vice President Joe Biden is expected to attend Ramos’ funeral on Saturday.