Judge rules man charged in EMT's death unfit for trial

Yadira Arroyo died in the line of duty in 2017 when police said a man high on drugs hijacked her ambulance in the Bronx.

• May 27, 2022

Brother Of EMT Killed When Ambulance Was Carjacked Joins FDNY EMS

It's been just over two years since FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo was killed, allegedly by a man who stole her ambulance and drove it into her. 

• Jun 6, 2019

Suspect Charged In EMT's Death Due In Court

On April 3, a court-appointed psychiatrist said suspect Jose Gonzalez is unfit to stand trial in the death of EMT Yadira Arroyo, a mother of five.

• Apr 13, 2018

Candlelight Vigil Held To Honor EMT Killed A Year Ago After Being Run Over By Carjacked Ambulance

Arroyo was killed a year ago when police say a man ran her over after carjacking her ambulance in the Bronx. 

• Mar 16, 2018

NYC Sanitation Employee Honored For Helping Catch Suspect In EMT's Murder

Ralph Alanzo received a gold medal of honor from the sanitation commissioner and praise from the fire commissioner Friday

• Oct 20, 2017

5 Sons Of EMT Killed In Line Of Duty Help Jets Announce Draft Pick

With their mother, Yadira Arroyo, very much on their minds, the boys rose to the occasion at the request of the Jets to announce one of the Day 3 picks: receiver Chad Hansen.

• Apr 29, 2017

Bronx Man Indicted For Murder, Other Charges In EMT's Death

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said Jose Gonzalez, 25, was arraigned Wednesday in the death of Yadira Arroyo.

• Apr 5, 2017

FDNY Colleagues, Family & Friends Pay Final Respects To EMT Yadira Arroyo

FDNY members, family and friends are gathering Saturday morning to pay their final respects to a Bronx EMT killed in the line of duty last week.

• Mar 25, 2017

Wake Held In Bronx For Yadira Arroyo, EMT Killed In Line Of Duty

Services will be held for Arroyo from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and then again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home on Morris Park Ave. in the Bronx.

• Mar 23, 2017

Man Charged In EMT's Death Waives Court Appearance As Emergency Responders Show Solidarity

The suspect, 25-year-old Jose Gonzalez, is being held without bail. He is charged with murder, grand larceny and operation a vehicle impaired by drugs.

• Mar 22, 2017

FDNY, Family Members Hold Candlelight Vigil For EMT Yadira Arroyo

An emotional tribute was held Tuesday to honor FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, who was killed in the line of duty last week.

• Mar 21, 2017

Family, Friends Gather To Honor Slain FDNY EMT At Sunday Vigil

Arroyo was killed Thursday night when a man stole her ambulance and backed it over the 14-year veteran before taking off.

• Mar 19, 2017

Flags Fly At Half Staff In Tribute To Yadira Arroyo, EMT Killed In Line Of Duty

Yadira Arroyo, a veteran emergency medical technician and mother of five was killed in the line of duty on Thursday after a man allegedly hijacked her ambulance.

• Mar 19, 2017

Tunnel To Towers Announces Donation To Children Of Slain FDNY EMT As Department Announces Funeral Plans

"We need to help out in every way we possibly can to try and alleviate the financial concerns," the foundation's Chief Operating Officer John Hodge said.

• Mar 18, 2017

CBS2 Exclusive: Fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo's Sons Mourn Her Loss After Slaying

The shining face of 44-year-old Yadira Arroyo is now forever lost. The EMT and mother of five served the FDNY for 14 years.

• Mar 17, 2017

Seething EMTs Crowd Courtroom As Suspect Appears Before Judge In Their Colleague's Slaying

A suspect appeared in court on murder and other charges after authorities say he hijacked an ambulance and then struck and killed an FDNY EMT in the Bronx.

• Mar 17, 2017