A Philadelphia police officer who recently died from wounds he suffered when he was shot during a traffic stop earlier this year was eulogized as a dedicated public servant. Jaime Roman was shot June 22 in the city’s Kensington section and remained hospitalized until he died Sept. 10, Services for the 31-year-old officer were held Thursday.
In March, journalists from The Associated Press and the Press Trust of India gathered in Kochi, India, for a workshop on climate and environmental coverage that was supported by the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. During the workshop, PTI journalists did reporting on several stories, which are being co-published by the AP.Pallbearers prepare to carry body of fallen Philadelphia police officer Jaime Roman into the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
Vazquez was the driver of a vehicle that Roman and another officer had stopped, authorities have said. He fled the scene on foot when the officers tried to question him about a gun holster found in the vehicle, but then turned back and started shooting at them with a gun he had in his waistband. Roman was hit in the neck and was taken to a hospital.
Law Enforcement General News A Shootings Cherelle Parker N U.S. News Josh Shapiro U.S. News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jaime Roman: Funeral held for Philadelphia officer who died after being shot in JuneA funeral service will be held Thursday for slain Philadelphia police officer Jamie Roman, who died nearly three months after he was shot during a traffic stop.
Read more »
Philadelphia police and public officials will remember Officer Jaime Roman during a funeral and procession ThursdayRoman, 31, a six-year veteran of the force, was shot by a suspect in Kensington in June and died from his injuries last week, police said.
Read more »
Procession honoring fallen Philadelphia officer Jaime Roman happening ThursdayThe procession honoring fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman will be streamed live in the morning on Thursday, Sept. 19
Read more »
Funeral details announced for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime RomanA funeral for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman -- who died after he was shot in Kensington -- will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
Read more »
Funeral details announced for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime RomanA funeral for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman -- who died after he was shot in Kensington -- will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
Read more »
Funeral details released for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime RomanThe Philadelphia Police Department has released details for the viewings and funeral this week for fallen officer Jaime Roman.
Read more »