FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist officers with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board, authorities said. A Ranger helicopter crew responded to assist the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on Wednesday night, Sgt. Kameron Lee of the department said in a statement. “Tragically, during the incident, the helicopter crashed, killing both the pilot and the trooper/paramedic on board,” Lee explained. The names of the trooper and pilot have not been released. The department will be collaborating with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on the crash investigation. The emails seeking additional information on the crash were dispatched to both agencies early Thursday. The department’s Air Rescue Unit is specifically trained for various high-risk situations, including mountain and water rescues. Fortunately, the suspect in the shooting suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds and was apprehended, according to Lee, with no other injuries reported.
Tragic Helicopter Crash in Arizona Claims Lives of Pilot and Trooper
A helicopter crash during an active shooter response in Flagstaff, Arizona, has resulted in the deaths of both the pilot and a trooper who served as a paramedic on board.
During a high-stakes operation to assist law enforcement with an active shooter situation, an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter tragically crashed, resulting in the loss of both the pilot and a trooper-paramedic. The authorities are currently investigating the incident in conjunction with federal agencies.
