Funeral held for New York City police officer

Police officers salute as the procession for New York City police Officer Brian Moore passes after his funeral Mass on Friday, May 8, 2015, at St. James Roman Catholic church in Seaford, N.Y. The 25-year-old died Monday, two days after he was shot in Queens.

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May 8, 2015 12:16 PM PT

Thousands of mourners attended the funeral for NYPD Officer Brian Moore, 25, who was fatally shot while on duty last week.

A procession leads the hearse carrying the casket for fallen New York City police officer Brian following a funeral at a Long Island church on May 8, 2015 in Seaford, N.Y. Moore died Monday after being shot in the head while on duty two days earlier in Queens. The 25-year-old officer and his partner stopped a man suspected of carrying a handgun when the man opened fire on them.

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Police officers salute as the casket carrying the remains of New York Police Department Officer Brian Moore arrives for his funeral

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Police officers embrace as they arrive for the funeral Mass of New York City police officer Brian Moore.

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New York City Police Department Msgr. Robert Romano, center, officiates at the funeral for New York City Police officer Brian Moore.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio touches the casket of New York City police Officer Brian Moore.

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