Police Helicopter Crash Claims Two Lives in Arizona Amid Ongoing Shooting
A dramatic and deadly incident unfolded in Flagstaff, Arizona, Wednesday night when a police helicopter crash occurred at an active shooting scene. The helicopter, which was providing tactical air support to law enforcement agencies, crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper/paramedic on board.
According to eyewitness Amanda Brewer, she heard multiple gunshots in the vicinity around 8:40 p.m. local time, prompting her to call 911. Within minutes, officers arrived at the scene, responding to reports of an active shooter. However, it was later revealed that a suspect had been taken into custody, suffering non-fatal gunshot wounds.
As Brewer continued to hear gunshots, she reported hearing the helicopter above her house just after 10 p.m., followed by more gunfire. She described the sound of the helicopter blades and the subsequent crash as "startling" and chaotic.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Major Incident Division has launched an investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board in the helicopter crash probe.
Flagstaff police have issued a shelter-in-place for one neighborhood following the incident, but fortunately, no other injuries were reported.
A dramatic and deadly incident unfolded in Flagstaff, Arizona, Wednesday night when a police helicopter crash occurred at an active shooting scene. The helicopter, which was providing tactical air support to law enforcement agencies, crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper/paramedic on board.
According to eyewitness Amanda Brewer, she heard multiple gunshots in the vicinity around 8:40 p.m. local time, prompting her to call 911. Within minutes, officers arrived at the scene, responding to reports of an active shooter. However, it was later revealed that a suspect had been taken into custody, suffering non-fatal gunshot wounds.
As Brewer continued to hear gunshots, she reported hearing the helicopter above her house just after 10 p.m., followed by more gunfire. She described the sound of the helicopter blades and the subsequent crash as "startling" and chaotic.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Major Incident Division has launched an investigation into the shooting, with assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board in the helicopter crash probe.
Flagstaff police have issued a shelter-in-place for one neighborhood following the incident, but fortunately, no other injuries were reported.
hearing those gunshots and then the sound of the helicopter crashing like what was going through their minds?! I'm so glad everyone else got out okay but two lives lost over a shooting incident in Arizona? it's just too much. I feel for the families of the two people who lost their lives 
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. I mean, come on, two lives lost and they're still trying to figure out what went wrong? It's like they didn't even have a basic plan in place for helicopter operations. And now they're sheltering people in their homes? That's just great. I'm sure the person who heard multiple gunshots and called 911 was totally fine with waiting around for hours, listening to more gunfire 
. The authorities need to step up their game and get this under control ASAP! 
. I mean, can you even imagine being in the middle of that situation and hearing the sound of those blades spinning above you before they just crash down 
? It's terrifying just thinking about it. 
. I hope whoever was taken into custody gets the help they need, though 
. And kudos to Amanda Brewer for staying calm and calling 911 – she's a hero in my book! 
I mean, the helicopter was actually just making too many noise and startled everyone, including the shooters. Yeah, that must've been it! The police should really work on improving their helicopter soundproofing tech tho 
... or maybe they already did, idk...
anyway, hope the shooter gets justice soon and these brave officers rest in peace 
. I hope she's okay, though. The fact that no other injuries were reported is a huge relief, at least 
just heard about that crazy helicopter crash in Arizona 
I mean, you'd think law enforcement would have everything under control, but life is full of unexpected twists and turns 
. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the bravery of all first responders out there? They put their lives on the line every day, and this incident is just another reminder of that 
. I'm also wondering what kind of safety protocols were in place for that helicopter crew... was it even equipped with any kinda emergency backup systems? 
. It's just so... sad that two lives were lost in such a tragic incident 
. I guess you never really know what's going to happen until it happens... but still, it's crazy to think about how close we come to having those kinds of tragedies on a daily basis 
Was it a hostage situation or a SWAT operation? 
Hopefully, the suspect who got taken down was caught because innocent lives were at risk 
. The authorities must be super stressed right now 
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what do u guys think the helicopter was even doing there tho? 
gotta wonder how many more innocent ppl get hurt in these situations... meanwhile, suspect gets taken into custody w non-fatal wounds lol sounds like a silver lining but idk if it's enough to calm people down