JetBlue Airways says it will offer free flights for police who want to attend the funeral of a slain New York Police Department officer.

The company says it is honored to help shuttle the officers wishing to pay tribute to a fallen comrade.

Police Commissioner William Bratton said at a news conference Wednesday that funeral arraignments for Officer Randolph Holder were still being finalized.

Holder was shot in the head Tuesday evening as he responded to calls of shots fired and a bicycle stolen at gunpoint. Holder and his partner chased the suspect, who opened fire.

Thirty-year-old Tyrone Howard was taken into custody after the shooting and is expected to be charged Wednesday. It isn’t clear whether he has a lawyer who could comment on the allegations.

(AP)