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2 Louisiana officers killed in helicopter crash, police say

2 Louisiana officers killed in helicopter crash, police say

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 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 and airspace travel," the Baton Rouge Police Department said.

Authorities said the BRPD helicopter crashed into a cane field off North Winterville Road, just off U.S. Highway 190.

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