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Funeral services set for Philadelphia police officer Lynneice Hill

Philadelphia police officer to be laid to rest Wednesday
Philadelphia police officer to be laid to rest Wednesday 00:24

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia police officer who died while on duty will be laid to rest this week.

Officer Lynneice Hill, a 24-year veteran of the force, died on July 14 after she was found unresponsive in her patrol car.

Police say she suffered a medical emergency. 

Her colleagues remembered her as "a real angel" who delivered groceries to cancer patients in need.

There will be a public visitation this evening at Jones Temple Church of God in Christ in Fairmount.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in West Oak Lane.

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