HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Hollywood police have announced funeral plans for slain officer Yandy Chirino.
A memorial service will be Monday at 10 a.m. at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, formerly known as the BB&T Center.
The service will be open to the public, with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. Chirino’s family says they are hoping for a large turnout to honor the fallen 28-year-old officer.
His burial will be limited to just family and law enforcement.
A viewing will also take place at Vista Memorial Gardens in Miami Lakes from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday.
On Thursday afternoon, a United Airlines flight landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport delivering the U.S. honor flag to the Hollywood Police Honor Guard for use in Chirino’s services.
Chirino was killed Oct. 17 when responding to a report of a burglar.
He wasn’t scheduled to work that night but volunteered for the shift. Police say Chirino was shot by the suspect and later died at a hospital.
He graduated from Coral Park Senior High School in 2011 and from Florida International University in 2015.
“He is a hero,” Chirino’s sister Yaily Chirino told Local 10 News. “He loved helping people. He loved his family so much.”
One of Chirino’s close friends says it’s somewhat fitting that the viewing will be Sunday. Halloween was his favorite holiday.
Viewing
Sunday, 3-6 p.m.
Vista Memorial Gardens
14200 NW 57th Terrace, Miami Lakes
Funeral
Monday, 10 a.m. (doors open at 8:30)
FLA Live Arena
1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise