A photo of a police officer aiding a young , presumably homeless man went viral . A tourist 's photo captured the officer helping the barefoot man with a new pair of boots . The officer bought the boots for the man . That name was confirmed to CNN by Hillman 's older brother , Kirk . ` The city office for the homeless says the man has an apartment in the Bronx .
A photo of a police officer aiding a young , presumably homeless man went viral . A tourist 's photo captured the officer helping the barefoot man with a new pair of boots . The officer bought the boots for the man . The city office for the homeless says the man has an apartment in the Bronx .