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Family honors fallen NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia 8 years after fatal shooting

Her oldest daughter spoke about her mother, her journey healing from loss, her experience raising her siblings and her continuous fight for her mother's benefits.

Marissa Santorelli

Jul 3, 2025, 6:20 PM

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On July 4, 2017, Detective Miosotis Familia was shot and killed, execution style, on the streets of Fordham.

Her three children are keeping her memory alive eight years after her death.

News 12 sat down with her oldest daughter, Genesis.

She spoke about her mother, her journey healing from loss, her experience raising her siblings and her continuous fight for her mother's benefits.

A memorial service will be held at the 46th Precinct on Saturday, July 6 at 1p.m.

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