One of the two Phoenix officers injured in a shooting earlier this week has passed away, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge and Officer Matthew Haney were wounded on Tuesday while responding to a vehicle theft call.
Today our Department and community lost a great hero, Officer Zane Coolidge. Your courage, heart, and legacy will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, hero.
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— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) September 7, 2024
The Phoenix Police Department issued the following statement:
It is with a heavy heart and incredible sadness that I let you know of the passing of Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge #10914.
Officer Coolidge was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and a dedicated and beloved member of the Phoenix Police Department.
Since Tuesday night’s shooting, Officer Coolidge put up a valiant fight, despite the odds being against him.
He has been surrounded by loved ones and blanketed in the prayers of this community. The injuries he sustained after the cowardly acts of another were just too much for him to overcome. Officer Coolidge’s legacy will forever be a part of this Department.
Officer Coolidge’s family is dealing with unimaginable grief. We will do everything we can to help them through their darkest hours, and we pledge that they will always be a part of the Phoenix Police Family. I ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
This is also a very trying time for our Department. We have felt the outpouring of support from our community over the past few days and we know that will remain unwavering.
We will hold our heads up high and do our fallen colleague proud, by continuing to serve our community with the courage and integrity that is Phoenix Police Department.
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Peace be with this officer’s family and other loved ones. And may he rest in GOD’s glory and grace.