FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A helicopter from the Arizona Department of Public Safety tragically crashed while providing support for law enforcement during an active shooter situation, resulting in the death of both the pilot and a trooper who served as a paramedic. The helicopter was on a mission to assist the Flagstaff Police Department and other agencies when the incident occurred on Wednesday night, as confirmed by Sgt. Kameron Lee in a statement.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed. Authorities are currently cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash. Inquiries were sent to both agencies seeking additional details about the incident.
The Air Rescue Unit of the Arizona Department of Public Safety is specifically trained to handle a variety of high-risk situations, including rescues in challenging environments like mountains and water. Meanwhile, the shooting suspect was injured but sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and has been taken into custody without causing further injuries to others during the ongoing situation.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed. Authorities are currently cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash. Inquiries were sent to both agencies seeking additional details about the incident.
The Air Rescue Unit of the Arizona Department of Public Safety is specifically trained to handle a variety of high-risk situations, including rescues in challenging environments like mountains and water. Meanwhile, the shooting suspect was injured but sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and has been taken into custody without causing further injuries to others during the ongoing situation.
