In a heart-wrenching tribute, the mother of NYPD Officer Wilma Rivera spoke out about her daughter's heroic actions that led to her tragic death. Officer Rivera was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call, but her bravery ultimately saved the lives of her fellow officers and the victim. As the community comes to terms with the loss of this dedicated public servant, Rivera's mother is speaking out about her daughter's selfless sacrifice, describing her actions as putting her own life at risk to save others. The officer's family is now seeking justice and recognition for their loved one's ultimate act of heroism.


"She basically put her life out there to save ours," Rivera's mother said.