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Did a state police helicopter just crash in VA? (Original Post)
HipChick
Aug 2017
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appleannie1943
(1,303 posts)1. Crashed or shot down? I would not put anything passed the KKK
malaise
(269,256 posts)4. Was about to ask the same question
Damn!
MrsCoffee
(5,803 posts)2. Looks like it....
http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/state-police-helicopter-crashes-near-birdwood-golf-course-witnesses-say/article_d5d1b2a4-7fa2-11e7-8481-c31df74aca4c.html
Witnesses say a Virginia State Police helicopter has crashed near 43 Old Farm Road, near the Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville.
Officers guarding the scene will not confirm who or what was involved, but neighbors say the helicopter hovered low over houses before going into nearby woods.
Witnesses say a Virginia State Police helicopter has crashed near 43 Old Farm Road, near the Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville.
Officers guarding the scene will not confirm who or what was involved, but neighbors say the helicopter hovered low over houses before going into nearby woods.
appleannie1943
(1,303 posts)6. Two troopers died
Mrs. Overall
(6,839 posts)3. On edit: I asked it this was near Charlottesville and it is.
Such a tragic day.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)5. Oh shit