Philadelphia police officer who was shot during traffic stop in June has died

A Philadelphia police officer who had been hospitalized since being shot during a traffic stop back in June has died.

Officer Jaime Roman, who served in the 25th District, passed away on Tuesday. Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Roman was surrounded by family and had "bravely fought" since the shooting.

"For now, to Officer Roman and his family, we hold you in our arms and lift you up in prayer," Parker said."Please keep his family and friends in your prayers," Bethel said.Officer RomanPolice say Vazquez had no license and the car was not registered. Officers called a Parking Authority tow truck and allowed Vazquez and three friends, who arrived at the scene in another vehicle after the traffic stop, to retrieve items.

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