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Chaos Erupts in Residential Neighborhood (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Flagstaff, Arizona – A routine call for air support turned deadly when an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed near an active shooting scene, claiming the lives of its pilot and trooper-paramedic.[1][2]
Chaos Erupts in Residential Neighborhood
Officers from the Flagstaff Police Department responded to reports of an armed suspect in a neighborhood north of Route 66 around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The situation quickly escalated into an officer-involved shooting that involved three police officers and a Department of Public Safety employee.[3] The suspect fired at law enforcement, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire. Amid the danger, officers rescued a victim caught in the crossfire, shielding her from harm.[4]
Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly praised his team’s bravery during a Thursday morning briefing. The officers placed themselves between the gunfire and the victim, ensuring her safety. Their actions contained the threat effectively, though the night ended in profound loss.[4]
Aerial Support Ends in Fiery Crash
The Arizona DPS dispatched a Ranger helicopter, a Bell 407 model manufactured in 2004, to provide tactical air support to ground units. The aircraft went down around 10:15 p.m. west of downtown Flagstaff, erupting in flames upon impact.[5][6] Both crew members perished at the scene: the pilot, a 10-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran hired by DPS in May 2021, and the…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-05 19:49:00
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