Flagstaff Helicopter Crash and Active Shooter Incident Summary
A series of violent incidents occurred in Flagstaff, Arizona, involving a police shooting, a helicopter crash, and an active shooter situation. On Wednesday night, an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed near the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the neighborhood north of Historic Route 66 between Thomson Street and Mark Lane. Authorities have not confirmed any fatalities in the crash, but the suspect involved in the shooting is in custody, and no officers were hurt. Witness Amanda Brewer reported hearing gunshots and a loud crash that shook her house, followed by a large forest fire and ongoing gunfire. The Flagstaff neighborhood was advised to shelter in place as police responded to reports of an active shooter, initially on a roof and shooting, with officers exchanging gunfire with the suspect. The suspect was eventually taken into custody, and the incident prompted police to ask residents to stay indoors, lock doors and windows, and avoid the area. The police have not disclosed the motive or the suspect's identity. The community remains under law enforcement presence, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, helicopter crash, and active shooter reports.
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