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LAPD helicopter crashes at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base in California
A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter crashed Tuesday during what appears to have been a training exercise at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base in Southern California.
The crash occurred under unspecified circumstances at the military facility located in Orange County.
Initial reports indicate that the helicopter, operated by the LAPD Air Support Division, was involved in a routine training operation when the incident took place.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation. Authorities have not released specific details regarding the cause of the crash.
While early information suggests that the officers aboard the helicopter did not sustain serious injuries, officials have not provided a definitive statement on their condition.
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The LAPD is working in coordination with local emergency services and the base’s personnel to ensure the safety of all involved.
An investigation has been launched to determine the factors contributing to the crash. It is unclear whether mechanical issues, human error, or environmental factors played a role in the incident. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected to assist with the inquiry, as is standard protocol for aviation incidents.
The Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base is a hub for military and law enforcement training activities. It regularly hosts exercises involving local, state, and federal agencies, including the LAPD.
No further details have been released about the condition of the helicopter or the specific nature of the training exercise.
Authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.