The incident happened on Sunday in West Baton Rouge Parish.
A Baton Rouge police helicopter crashed Sunday in West Baton Rouge Parish, killing two local police officers, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.
“The incident is currently being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as other entities that regulate aviation travel and airspace,” the Baton Rouge Police Department said.
Authorities said the BRPD helicopter crashed in a cane field on North Winterville Road, near US Highway 190.
According to the flight data, the helicopter took off from Baton Rouge Metro airport at 2:26 am and was scheduled to arrive at Omni Airport at 3:38 am. the pilots did not come home from work.
Sources told WBRZ that the helicopter was chasing a vehicle fleeing from police when the crash occurred.
Following news of the tragic accident, the Baton Rouge Police Department released a statement. “The entire BRPD family extends our deepest sympathies to the families, friends and all those touched by the lives and service of the officers,” the statement read.