In the early morning hours of June 19, 2022, a domestic dispute at an apartment complex near Bethany Home Road and 27th Avenue in Phoenix ended when 47-year-old Abdul Cooper was shot and killed. Officers arrived about 3:25 a.m. and found Cooper on the ground with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital by fire department personnel and died of his injuries.

A woman who identified herself as Cooper’s girlfriend told officers at the scene that she had shot him after he assaulted her. She was initially detained, cooperated with investigators, and was later released after detectives processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. The investigation was forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review to determine whether the shooting was justified.

Cooper, born February 3, 1975, in Philadelphia, was known to family as Juice and remembered as an artistic, talented chef who supported many people. He is survived by three daughters, two brothers, and his mother. If anyone saw or heard anything that night, or knew Abdul and can help clarify what happened, please share what is known.