In the early morning hours of October 2, 2019, the life of 35-year-old John Henry Cole Jr. was tragically cut short in Phoenix, Arizona. Responding to a call of a shooting at approximately 8:15 a.m. near the 2800 block of East Mobile Lane, police officers arrived to find Cole lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
Known affectionately as 'John-John' to his friends and family, Cole was a beloved
figure in his community. A native of Phoenix, he was a dedicated family man and a positive influence on the local youth through his work as a youth football coach in South Phoenix. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through the community, leaving his loved ones in a state of profound grief and disbelief.
In the wake of the shooting, the Phoenix Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Authorities have been seeking information from the public to help identify the person or persons responsible for John Henry Cole Jr.'s death. As of now, the shooter remains at large, and the investigation is ongoing. The community continues to mourn the loss of a man who was described as a kind and positive force, leaving behind a legacy of service and a family desperate for answers.
