Florida Sheriff’s Copter Crashes in Pompano Beach, Killing Two

A south Florida sheriff’s helicopter caught fire Monday before crashing into a Pompano Beach apartment building, killing two people and injuring four.

The Associated Press, the New York Times and local news outlets reported that the Broward County Sheriff’s rescue copter was en route to a car crash when it developed mechanical issues. Video shows flames and smoke coming from the mid-section, then the tail of the craft buckled before the helicopter spun rapidly and fell onto the roof of the building, causing a fire.

Deputy Capt. Terryson Jackson, 50, was on board and died in the crash. A woman who lived in the apartment also was killed, authorities said. Four others, including the pilot and a paramedic on board were able to crawl from the wreckage and were treated for injuries. Two other people, civilians, were taken to a nearby hospital.

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