Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

Published February 5, 2026 9:47am ET



FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (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.

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