Also see:
- Arizona Daily Sun — Two dead as AZDPS Ranger Helicopter crashes during active shooter incident in Flagstaff
- KAFF News — Officer-Involved Shooting Followed By DPS Helicopter Crash In West Flagstaff Late Feb. 4, Suspect In Custody, Two DPS Officers Dead
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett said “I am so proud of the men and women of the Flagstaff Police Department for their heroic actions last night. Their work to protect our community and detain an active shooter saved many lives.
Tragically, the lives of two Arizona Department of Public Safety officers who were assisting Flagstaff Police ended when their helicopter crashed. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to the families of these officers, DPS, and the entire law enforcement community for their loss. The City of Flagstaff stands ready to support you.”
For more information on this incident, please see a release from the Flagstaff Police Department