Philadelphia Officer Jaime Roman Laid to Rest After Fatal Shooting

Officer Roman, who was shot during a traffic stop in June, was honored in a public funeral service attended by officials and colleagues.

Officer Jaime Roman, 31, was shot in the neck on June 22 during a traffic stop in Kensington and died from his injuries on September 10.
The alleged shooter, Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, initially faced attempted murder charges, which were upgraded to murder following Roman's death.
Roman served over six years with the Philadelphia Police Department and was posthumously promoted to sergeant.
He is survived by his wife, also a Philadelphia police officer, and their two young children.
A funeral mass and public viewing were held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, attended by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.