The incident occurred earlier today 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 and airspace travel."
Authorities say the BRPD helicopter crashed into a cane field off North Winterville Road, just off U.S. 190.
According to flight data, the helicopter took off from Baton Rouge Metro airport at 2:26 a.m. and was slated to arrive at the Omni Airport at 3:38 a.m. Sources told WBRZ the helicopter was eventually found around 11:30 a.m. after the pilots did not come home from work.
Sources said the helicopter was pursuing a vehicle that was running from police when the crash occurred.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
