A DPS helicopter crashed near Flagstaff during a shooting; suspect is in custody, no officer injuries, cause under investigation.

A helicopter operated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety crashed near Flagstaff on Wednesday night during an officer-involved shooting, prompting emergency response and resident evacuations. Witnesses reported gunshots and a loud explosion, but no officer injuries were confirmed. The suspect in the shooting is in custody. Authorities have not confirmed fatalities from the crash, and the cause remains under investigation. Separately, a plane crash north of Prescott Valley killed at least one person, with no further details released. Both incidents have prompted ongoing investigations and calls for the public to avoid affected areas.