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Just a week after he died trying to rescue a drowning teenager, a fallen police officer has been memorialized in a mural in Worcester, Massachusetts. From the iconic yellow smiley face of Worcester’s own Harvey Ball to a social justice mural painted by kids with the Boys and Girls Club, local artists have turned tired and worn-down buildings into...

Manny Familia, a police officer who died trying to save a drowning teenager in Worcester, is remembered in a new street mural.

In tonight’s Daily Debrief, New York authorities announce a new review of the deadly police shooting of Easton college student DJ Henry, the funeral for the Worcester police officer who died trying to save a drowning teen is held and outrage in Exeter, New Hampshire, after students at prom were labeled with a marker for their vaccination status.

The casket carrying police officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who drowned while trying to save a teenager, was brought to a church for his funeral in a horse-drawn carriage Thursday in Worcester, Massachusetts. The 38-year-old died a hero Friday as he tried to rescue 14-year-old Troy Love, who was visiting from Virginia. The boy also drowned in Green Hill Pond. “Manny...

Friends, family and thousands of police officers honored Manny Familia, who died trying to save a teenager who also drowned.

A massive law enforcement presence was on hand for a funeral for fallen Worcester police officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia.

Thousands of police officers from around the country lined the streets of Worcester in tribute to fallen Police Officer Manny Familia as he was laid to rest Thursday.

Fallen Police Officer Manny Familia will be laid to rest during a funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Thousands of mourners paid their respects to fallen Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia at a wake Wednesday. The 38-year-old died a hero Friday as he tried to rescue a 14-year-old boy, identified by family as Troy Love, who also drowned in Green Hill Pond. Starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, a steady stream of police officers, firefighters, first responders and Worcester...

People gathered in Worcester to mourn the death of Manny Familia, a police officer who died trying to save a teenager who also drowned.

In tonight’s Daily Debrief, a wake is held for a Worcester police officer who died while trying to save a drowning teen. Plus, there are new concerns the pace of vaccinations is slowing down in Massachusetts and President Biden has a surprise encounter with a cicada.

A wake was held for Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia, who drowned trying to save a teenager who also died.

A wake was held for Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia, who drowned trying to save a teenager who also died.

Relatives of fallen Worcester police Officer Manny Familia spoke on Monday about his selflessness on the job and the incredible father, brother and friend he was for his tight-knit family. “Everywhere he went, he was loved,” said Alex Maracallo, Familia’s cousin. He said losing Familia was like losing a part of himself: “We had a special bond, my family,...

A veteran Worcester police officer who died trying to rescue a teenager drowning in a pond was being remembered by his friends and family Monday.

Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen, was honored at Sunday’s WooSox game. His 13-year-old-son, Javon, threw the first pitch at Polar Park. Familia’s family members say Familia and his son bonded over baseball, making the tribute particularly moving.   That same day, more than 100 Worcester Police officers attended Javon’s playoff...

The Worcester community is rallying around the family of Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen.

The Worcester Police Department on Sunday announced calling hours and funeral details for Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia, who died Friday while trying to rescue a drowning teen. Calling hours will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church at 44 Temple St. in Worcester on Wednesday, June 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June…

A Massachusetts police officer who drowned trying to save a teenager at a pond was honored with a procession by his fellow officers Saturday morning. The procession of police vehicles from across Massachusetts accompanied the body of Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia as it was taken from the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester to the state medical...