A street in Brooklyn was officially renamed Sunday to honor a decorated cop who was gunned down by a violent thug during a botched robbery 13 years ago.
Officer Peter Figoski, a 47-year-old father of four daughters , was fatally shot in the face Dec. 12, 2011 by a remorseless ex-con who was hunting for drugs in a Brooklyn apartment, authorities said at the time.
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On Sunday, hundreds of current and former NYPD cops joined his family, police brass and local politicians outside the 75th Precinct on Sutter Ave to remember his service — and his sacrifice.
“Today was a long time coming, but East New York finally gets what it deserves: A street named after a true hero,” Jeffrey Maddrey, the NYPD’s Chief of Department, said during the ceremony, which declared the corner of Linwood Street and Sutter Avenue “Det. Peter J. Figoski Way.”