The Cottonwood Police Department is providing the following statement to ensure transparency regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 27, 2025, in the 1000 block of South Vista Grande Drive in Cottonwood.
At approximately 9:55 p.m., two Cottonwood Police Officers — veterans with 5 and 17 years of law enforcement experience — responded to a domestic violence call. The situation escalated and tragically resulted in the death of the involved subject, identified as 58-year-old David Coomer, a resident of Cottonwood.
Both officers were equipped with AXON body-worn cameras, which are being reviewed as part of the investigation.
No officers were injured during the incident. The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Major Incident Division is conducting the independent criminal investigation.