Death penalty sought against man accused of killing cop
Left inset: Zane Coolidge (Phoenix Police Department). Saul Bal (Maricopa County Sheriff

Left image: Zane Coolidge from Phoenix Police Department. Right image: Saul Bal from Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Background: The crime scene (KTVK/KPHO).

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against an Arizona man accused of killing a cop responding to a call of a car break-in.

Saul Bal, aged 41, is charged with first-degree murder and various other offenses in connection with the tragic death of Officer Zane Coolidge, aged 29. Apart from the murder accusation, Bal is also accused of trying to murder, burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, and illegally possessing a weapon. The prosecution has indicated their intention to seek the death penalty.

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