Arizona man indicted after shootout that led to state helicopter crash killing two

A grand jury in Arizona has indicted a man on two counts of first‑degree felony murder and dozens of additional charges after a state helicopter crashed and killed two people during a shootout between the defendant and police. Authorities say the suspect moved roof‑to‑roof while firing at officers.

Discovered 2026-02-13T10:33:44.601312-08:00 | 2026-02-13T10:33:44.601312-08:00

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  • A grand jury returned two counts of first‑degree felony murder and dozens of additional charges after a state helicopter crash that killed two people — the core legal facts and confirmed fatalities.

  • The crash involved a law‑enforcement helicopter during an armed confrontation and will attract investigative and liability scrutiny, providing context alongside recent major accident probes and liability findings (recent NTSB investigation, earlier helicopter collision, government admission of liability).

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helicoptersmagazine.com police1.com the-independent.com Associated Press The Independent
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2026-02-13T10:33:44.601312-08:00
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