Phoenix Police Officer Zane Coolidge passed away from gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to a larceny call near 16th Street and McDowell Road around 6:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, the suspect fled on foot, jumping a fence into a backyard. The man then opened fire on the officers, hitting Officer Coolidge and another officer before being apprehended.
Officer Coolidge was transported to a local hospital, where he fought for his life before succumbing to his injuries three days later.
Officer Coolidge had been with the Phoenix Police Department for five years.
Phoenix Police Department Press Release Re: Officer Zane Coolidge
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 of the Phoenix Police Department.
Michael G. Sullivan
Interim Chief of Police