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Grand jury indicts man accused of killing Phoenix police officer, injuring second officer

Saul Bal shot the two police officers during a pursuit after they caught him breaking into a car, the Phoenix Police Department said.

PHOENIX — The man who allegedly shot and killed a Phoenix police officer is facing first-degree murder and other felony charges after being indicted by a grand jury, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

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MCAO announced Saul Bal, 41, has been indicted on the following charges:

  • First Degree Murder, a Class One Dangerous Felony
  • Attempt to Commit First Degree Murder, a Class Two Dangerous Felony
  • Aggravated Assault, a Class Two Dangerous Felony
  • Burglary in the First Degree, a Class Three Felony
  • Misconduct Involving Weapons, a Class Four Dangerous Felony

Bal is accused of killing Officer Zane Coolidge and shooting and injuring Officer Matthew Haney in a shooting on Sept. 3. near McDowell Road and 16th Street.

Bal allegedly shot the two police officers during a pursuit after they caught him breaking into a car, the Phoenix Police Department said.

Coolidge died days after being shot and Haney is still recovering from his injuries.

A trial date for Bal has not been set.

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