Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Crashes into US Apartment Building

Tragedy Strikes as Sheriff’s‌ Office Helicopter Crashes in Florida

Heartbreaking news emerged from Broward County, Florida, as a Sheriff’s Office helicopter tragically crashed, claiming the lives of two individuals. The shocking footage captured the helicopter spiraling to the ground, its tail severed from its body.

WARNING: The following videos contain images that some readers may find disturbing.

Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach this morning around‍ 8:45. No reports of deaths so far, only 3 people injured which is a miracle after seeing the‌ video.
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— Prison‍ Mitch⁤ (@MidnightMitch) August ⁢28, 2023

Another video captured the ‍harrowing moment when the helicopter’s ​tail separated, sending it into an uncontrollable descent.

#BREAKING: Injuries Reported After a sheriffs rescue Helicopter Spirals Out ‍of Control and Crashes into a apartment building ⁰⁰#PompanoBeach | #Florida

Multiple emergency crews are currently on the scene after a Broward County Sheriff’s Office fire rescue helicopter… pic.twitter.com/YHPJVtn1ol

— R A W S A L E‌ R T S (@rawsalerts)‌ August 28, 2023

Tragically, the helicopter crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach, Florida, causing the loss of life for one‍ woman inside the building.

In a news conference, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony ⁣shared the⁤ devastating news that one crewman, Captain Terryson Jackson,​ lost his​ life in the crash.⁣ Sheriff Tony, visibly emotional, expressed his deep connection to Captain Jackson, whom he had known for 14⁣ years.

Sheriff Tony‍ paid tribute to Captain Jackson in a heartfelt post on X,⁢ formerly known as Twitter.

With⁢ a heavy heart, we announce the untimely loss of a longtime employee, Captain Terryson⁢ Jackson, who passed away this morning, August 28, 2023, after a ‌BSO ⁣Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach. https://t.co/09n2fQWA4O pic.twitter.com/IjdJ1VRWBP

— Sheriff⁣ Gregory Tony (@bsosherifftony) August 28, 2023

Additionally, four individuals sustained injuries in the crash and received medical treatment at a local hospital. As a precautionary measure, all aircraft belonging to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office have been⁤ temporarily grounded for re-inspection.

The cause ⁢of this devastating crash remains unknown, leaving authorities searching for answers.

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