The Tunnel to Towers Foundation works to support the family of a fallen NYPD officer who left behind a wife and 1-year-old son.
The foundation is swore The organization announced Thursday that it will pay off the mortgage on the officer’s home in Massapequa Park, Long Island.
WATCH — Honorary NYPD Police Officer Jonathan Diller killed by man who had been arrested 21 times:
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“Officer Diller, 31, was shot and killed by a career criminal Monday night during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens,” the foundation said in a statement.
“As Officer Diller and his partner approached a car illegally parked at a bus stop, a man inside opened fire, striking Diller, who was under his bulletproof vest. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where his injuries succumbed to his injuries. He died,” he added.
image show The officer and child, a three-year veteran, said:
Tunnel to Towers is proud to announce mortgage repayments to the family of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop on March 25th. Officer Diller is survived by his loving wife Stephanie and one year old son. pic.twitter.com/GYXzSlOco4
— Tunnel to Towers Foundation (@Tunnel2Towers) March 28, 2024
Social media users praised the organization’s promise, one individual write“You are the hand of God to American patriots. Thank you.”
“Beautiful gesture! Thank you,” said another user. commented, while someone else is there Said“May God bless you in all you do, the Tunnel to the Towers. And may Officer Diller rest in eternal peace.”
Meanwhile, Breitbart News identified the suspect in the case as 34-year-old Guy Rivera, who has been arrested more than 20 times in the past. After Diller was shot, officers continued to try to disarm the suspect, knocking the gun to the ground.
“Officer Diller wore his uniform every day and was at risk of not returning home,” said Frank Schiller, president and CEO of the foundation. , I would like to commend them for their unwavering commitment to protecting the people of New York City by ensuring families have a forever home.”
In addition, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has raised $1.5 million for Diller’s family and pledged to match that donation, Breitbart News reported Thursday.
Thank you to everyone who donated. Collected 750k. Matching funds will result in a total of 1.5 million being donated directly to families. https://t.co/uta26geRjR
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) March 28, 2024
“Thank you to everyone who donated. We raised 750k. With matching funds, a total of 1.5 million will go directly to the family,” Portnoy said. I have written in a social media post.
