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Philadelphia Officer Jaime Roman Dies After June Shooting

Roman, a 31-year-old father of two, succumbed to his injuries after 80 days in intensive care.

  • Officer Jaime Roman was shot in the neck during a traffic stop on June 22 in Kensington.
  • Roman never regained consciousness and died on Tuesday night at Temple University’s ICU.
  • Suspect Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, 36, initially charged with attempted murder, will now face murder charges.
  • Roman leaves behind a wife, a 7-year-old daughter, and a 4-year-old son.
  • Mayor Cherelle Parker ordered city flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Roman's service.
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