7-18-2022 9:22am

𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 Crash

Chris Edwards Editor

per press release

On July 16 at approximately 7:20 pm, the BCSO helicopter known as Metro 2 crashed just outside of Las Vegas, NM. The helicopter and its crew were assisting with a wildfire in the area, providing bucket drops and other air logistics needs to fire crews on the ground.

As a multifaceted/multiagency investigation is currently ongoing, the information we provide in this update is still considered preliminary. We ask for your patience and respect as we navigate the situation. At this time, the specific cause of the crash is unknown. Today we are working with the Office of the Medical Investigator to recover the fallen from the crash site and escort them to Albuquerque.

Our focus remains on providing care and support for the surviving family members as they grapple with the situation. We can share with you the names of the individuals on the aircraft as follows:

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧

𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐁𝐂𝐅𝐑)

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In the coming days, we will announce a time and location for an official press conference. To ensure the continuity of the information being published in the media, we are not currently answering individual inquiries. Rather, we are providing unified official press releases such as this one. Please remain patient and be assured we will provide updates on a regular interval.

Thank you for your grace and understanding.

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