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Funeral Held For Philadelphia Police Officer Vladimir Maleev, Who Died Of COVID

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Police Department said goodbye to one of their own Friday night. Family, friends and brethren gathered at St. Stephen's Orthodox Cathedral for Officer Vladimir Maleev's funeral.

He was 39-years-old and a four-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department.

According to the 3rd Police District Advisory Council, Maleev lost his battle with COVID.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Officer Maleev was an "excellent officer who displayed all of the characteristics that we see in our very best."

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