Powerful photos showed a candlelight vigil in Brooklyn held to remember New York police officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were fatally ambushed on Saturday.
Vigil on Tompkins and Myrtle
The vigil included community members, religious leaders, and NYPD officers.
Community makes way for grieving NYPD officer at vigil
Dozens of NYPD officers arriving at vigil
Some mourners sang in memory of the two men.
Others stood and prayed.
Outside of Brooklyn, a gathering organized by Justice League NYC also sang, before marching to First Corinthians Baptist Church in Harlem.
Their vigil, organized under #SilentNight, stood against violence faced by people of color at the hands of police.
New community #SilentNight with @NYjusticeleague @rosandyreel @CitizenRKane
#SilentNight march now singing Change Gon Come! #NYC #blacklivesmatter #thisstopstoday #icantbreathe #shutitdown
The nephew of Eric Garner, whose death sparked protests against police brutality, thanked attendees at the First Corinthians Baptist Church for their support.
Grateful 4 peace & healing #AllLivesMatter @FCBC_NYC @NYjusticeleague @marlon_79 @Awkward_Duck
He also called for unity among all those affected by gun violence.
Gabriel Baez, nephew of Eric Garner, calls for unity & accountability for all gun violence victims at #SilentNight
Rmmbring OfficerRamos OfficerLiu their families w/ @NYjusticeleague. RIP. #SilentNight #ThisStopsToday #icantbreathe