PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman might be laid to relaxation on Thursday. Officer Roman was killed in the road of responsibility, passing away months after being shot throughout what began out as a routine visitors cease in June.
He fell right into a coma after the taking pictures and died final week.
The public is invited to pay respects to fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman.
Roman's physique is being moved to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Thursday morning, the place a second viewing might be held starting at 8 a.m.
Traffic is anticipated in Center City as a result of procession.
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A funeral service will observe at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
The funeral might be reserved for simply household, associates, regulation enforcement personnel and dignitaries. However, video from the service might be displayed on a Jumbo Tron stationed in entrance of the Basilica.
Action News might be streaming Officer Roman's funeral companies at 6abc.com or wherever you stream.
Public viewing held for fallen Philly Police Officer Jaime Roman
A primary viewing was held for Roman Wednesday evening at Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road in Philadelphia.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials marched outdoors the funeral residence in formation to recollect their brother in blue.
“We have a young man who is 31 years old, two young children, an amazing wife and family, and he's senselessly taken away from us,” mentioned Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.
Members of the Philadelphia Police Department together with Mayor Cherelle Parker had the chance to pay their respects to Roman's household in the course of the viewing.
Commanders' March held forward of viewing for fallen Philly officer on Sept. 18, 2024.
Steps away from the funeral residence, Jerry and Sheila Conrad sat on their entrance stoop.
“What a thought-provoking and solemn procession and event,” mentioned Jerry Conrad, of Northeast Philadelphia.
Commissioner Bethel mentioned Roman got here from a troublesome neighborhood and knew he needed to offer again to this metropolis.
“His death will not be in vain. We will continue to push forward,” he mentioned.
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Officer shot after visitors cease
Officer Roman was shot round 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 on the 3500 block of F Street.
He was one of two officers who pulled over the suspect, 36-year-old Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez.
When officers confronted Vazquez over a holster, police say he ran off, firing 3 times towards police. Roman was struck in the neck.
Police say he tried to carjack the driving force of a minivan after which entered two properties, holding the second house owner hostage.
SWAT officers surrounded the house and Vazquez was ultimately taken into custody.
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