Aspiring cop, 7, says he wants to be a ‘hero’ like slain NYPD officer

A pint-sized aspiring cop paid tribute Sunday to slain NYPD cop Jason Rivera – saying he wanted to be a “hero” just like the tragic rookie officer.

Jason Rivera was killed in the line of duty during a domestic call.AP

Ivis Alvarez, 7, donned his police officer Halloween costume at the memorial for Rivera outside Harlem’s 32nd Precinct — two days after the 22-year-old rookie was killed in the line of duty during a domestic call Friday, News 12 reporter Mary-Lyn Buckley tweeted Sunday

“He said he wants to ‘be a hero just like Officer Rivera,’” Buckley wrote. 

The Police Benevolent Association retweeted the photo and said the touching

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