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Who Are Wilbert Mora Parents? Second Officer Fallen During The Harlem Shooting To Be Put To Rest. This week,
Wilbert Mora’s parents and family will attend his funeral. Was the officer from the New York Police Department married?
Mora was an NYPD officer who was shot along with his partner, Det. Jason Rivera, while responding to a 911 call on January 21, 2022. Jason died that night and was laid to rest last week. Wilbert died of his injuries on Tuesday, four days after he was shot.
Wilbert’s funeral will take place this week in Harlem. His wake is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, followed by his funeral at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The event will be live-streamed on WLNY-TV and CBS News New York.
Who Are Wilbert Mora Parents? Family Details Revealed
Wilbert Mora’s death has devastated his parents. His mother, along with other family members, arrived at the hospital on Saturday afternoon. She stayed in the hospital with Mora the entire time.
Wilbert’s death was announced by New York Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who called him a “three-time hero.” He also expressed his condolences to the officer’s parents and family.
It’s with great sadness I announce the passing of Police Officer Wilbert Mora.
Wilbert is 3 times a hero. For choosing a life of service. For sacrificing his life to protect others. For giving life even in death through organ donation. Our heads are bowed & our hearts are heavy. pic.twitter.com/8JiWGbUYTn
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) January 25, 2022
The NYPD officer underwent two surgeries but did not gain consciousness. He was put on life support as his liver, kidneys, heart, and pancreas, were recovered for transplant, reports CBS New York.
Mora was just 27 years old during the time of the incident. A motorcade is bringing his caster to Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, where he will be buried.
Wilbert joined the department in 2018 after graduating from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He has about 35 arrests on his record, and he aspired to become a sergeant someday.
Wilbert Mora Wife: What’s Her Name?
Our findings gathered that Wilbert Mora was not married at the time of his death so there’s no wife not to talk of a name. It is unclear if the NYPD officer was dating anyone.
He is being remembered by his friends and family as a humble and bright young man.
Murdered NYPD hero Wilbert Mora’s wake to be held at St. Patrick’s https://t.co/Lc3EEy0urU pic.twitter.com/g0wx5wRRWF
— New York Post (@nypost) February 1, 2022
According to CBS News, one of his family friends, Santo Guerrero told the media that Mora was like a son to him as he and Mora’s father were like brothers.
His Kids: Did Wilbert Have Children?
Wilbert Mora did not have any children.
Hundreds of first responders, city leaders, and members of the public will pay their respits to the officer. He is being remembered as a hero in life and death.
Wilbert’s friends held a candlelight vigil outside NYPD’s 32nd Precinct to honor him and the life he lived.
