Updated April 7th, 2020 at 17:33 IST
12 NYPD members died from COVID-19 as cases continue to rise across US
New York Police Department (NYPD) lost its 12th member to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 5 amid the exponential rise in the death toll in the United States.
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New York Police Department (NYPD) lost its 12th member to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 5 amid the exponential rise in the death toll in the United States. New York City Police Commissioner announced the death of Ramon Roman, an Auxiliary Police Officer, who succumbed to the deadly infection.
I announce with sadness last night’s passing of Auxiliary Police Officer Ramon Roman, who succumbed to #COVID19 . The dad of an NYPD cop, Ramon was a 10-year member of our police family. Our prayers today are with his loved ones.
— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) April 6, 2020
We vow to #neverforget his service & sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/fhvzCUHAro
New York has become one of the hotspots of the virus outbreak in the United States with over 130,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, which is more than any other country except Italy and Spain. Police have been working at the frontline to ensure the implementation of stay-at-home orders but remain vulnerable to the exposure.
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Auxiliary Police Sergeant Angel Leon, who died yesterday from coronavirus-related complications. He served the NYPD, & the people of the Bronx, since 1981.
— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) April 5, 2020
All of NYC is keeping Angel’s family & friends in our prayers.#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/kmcuV9LavL
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Published April 7th, 2020 at 17:33 IST
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