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Phoenix police officer dies days after suspect charged with shooting 2 officers

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Police Department says one of two officers who were shot by a man who was trying to break into a car has died from his injuries. The department says Officer Zane Coolidge died Friday at the hospital where he was taken in critical condition on Tuesday evening. He was a five-year veteran of the department. His partner also was shot and released following treatment. Police arrested 41-year-old suspect Saul Bal on multiple felonies, including attempted homicide. There was no information immediately available online regarding any additional charges associated with Coolidge’s delayed death.

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