Arizona Helicopter Crash: DPS Chopper Crashes in Flagstaff Near Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting (Watch Video)
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed Wednesday, February 4, near the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Flagstaff. The crash occurred north of Historic Route 66 between Thomson Street and Mark Lane.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed Wednesday, February 4, near the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Flagstaff. The crash occurred north of Historic Route 66 between Thomson Street and Mark Lane, according to KOLD. Video of the incident circulating on X shows the helicopter going down near the active police response. Authorities said no officers were injured in the shooting and the suspect is in custody. Flagstaff police have not confirmed whether there were any fatalities in the helicopter crash. Maine Plane Crash: Private Bombardier Challenger 650 Aircraft Carrying 8 Crashes at Bangor International Airport.
Arizona Chopper Crash
BREAKING: Police helicopter crashes during shooting in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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