Randall Coomer

On the afternoon of July 22, 2022, William “Randall” Coomer Jr., a 38-year-old male, was fatally shot in a rural cemetery in Daleville, Indiana. A United States Marine Corps veteran and the proud owner of a tree service business, Coomer was known for his sense of humor and his willingness to help a friend in need. The incident that led to his death began when his wife, Stephanie, had an encounter with individuals in two cars who were speeding down the road near their home. After words were exchanged and profanities were allegedly shouted at her, she returned home and informed her husband.

Intending to speak with the individuals about driving more safely, Randall Coomer drove to the nearby Sharp Cemetery where the group had parked. An argument ensued between Coomer and one of the individuals, which escalated into a physical altercation. At that point, another man, 18-year-old Alexander Geesy, produced a handgun. Witnesses reported that Geesy ordered Coomer to the ground and fired a warning shot. As Coomer turned to retreat toward his truck, Geesy shot him multiple times in the back, causing him to fall into a ditch.

Following the shooting, the suspects fled the scene and traveled to Tennessee the next day. An investigation led by the Delaware County Sheriff's Department identified the individuals involved. On July 29, 2022, law enforcement located and arrested the suspects in Muncie, Indiana. Alexander Geesy was charged with murder and obstruction of justice. Three other individuals, Ryan Geesy, Brandi Zirkle, and Dawn Schattner, were also charged with offenses related to assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice.

In June 2024, a Delaware County jury found Alexander Geesy guilty of murder and obstruction of justice. He was subsequently sentenced to 66 years in prison—56 years for the murder and an additional 10 years for a firearm enhancement. During the sentencing, the judge described Geesy as 'a cowardly misfit without a conscious who only gained courage from strapping a gun on his hip.' Brandi Zirkle pleaded guilty to assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice and was sentenced to three years. The cases against Ryan Geesy and Dawn Schattner were scheduled for further court proceedings.