Jaime Roman funeral: Slain Philadelphia police officer to be laid to rest | LIVE
Roman was shot during what began as a routine traffic stop in June
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman will be laid to rest on Thursday.
Roman's body was moved to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Thursday morning, where a second viewing began at 8 a.m.
A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The funeral will be reserved for just family, friends, law enforcement personnel and dignitaries. However, video from the service will be displayed on a Jumbo Tron stationed in front of the Basilica.
Action News will be streaming Officer Roman's funeral services at 6abc.com or wherever you stream.
Officer Roman was killed in the line of duty, passing away months after being shot during what started out as a routine traffic stop in June.
He fell into a coma after the shooting and died last week.
A first viewing was held for Roman on Wednesday night at Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road in Philadelphia.
Hundreds of police officers marched outside the funeral home in formation to remember 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," said Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.
Members of the Philadelphia Police Department along with Mayor Cherelle Parker had the opportunity to pay their respects to Roman's family during the viewing.
Steps away from the funeral home, Jerry and Sheila Conrad sat on their front stoop.
"What a thought-provoking and solemn procession and event," said Jerry Conrad, of Northeast Philadelphia.
Commissioner Bethel said Roman came from a tough neighborhood and knew he wanted to give back to this city.
"His death will not be in vain. We will continue to push forward," he said.
Officer shot after traffic stop
Officer Roman was shot around 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 three times toward police. Roman was struck in the neck.
Police say he tried to carjack the driver of a minivan and then entered two homes, holding the second homeowner hostage.
SWAT officers surrounded the home and Vazquez was eventually taken into custody.
