US police helicopter crash

In the US, a police helicopter crash resulted in the death of two people. The helicopter was providing tactical support to officers who had arrived at the scene. According to a reporter, when officers questioned the victim, the suspect opened fire from the roof of a house. It turned out that the gunfire from the roof caused the loss of control over the aircraft and its subsequent crash on the premises. Police have announced the start of an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Context

Police helicopters in the US are often used to provide tactical support during patrols and responses to incidents.