New York City Dims Its Lights For Slain Police Officers

Landmarks across New York City went dark for five minutes Tuesday night in honor of the two NYPD officers who were shot and killed last week.

Dozens of buildings and landmarks across New York City dimmed their lights Tuesday night to honor NYPD Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, who were shot and killed Saturday.

The lights were dimmed on the tree at Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and many other landmarks. Mayor Bill de Blasio asked for the demonstration, saying "our city is in pain."

The lights remained dimmed for five minutes beginning at 9 p.m.

The Empire State Building:

PHOTO: The top of the Empire State Building goes dark for the 2 fallen NYPD officers

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The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center:

The World Trade Center:

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