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Three deputies and firefighter killed in New Mexico helicopter crash

Last post: July 18, 2022 12:08 PM Posts: 1 Views: 537
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    Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison

    Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

    End of Watch Saturday, July 16, 2022

    MICHAEL LEVISON

    Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, Undersheriff Larry Koren, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico.

    Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash.

    Metro 2 was returning to Albuquerque after assisting fire crews at the East Mesa Fire. They were returning to Albuquerque after conducting bucket drops when the crash occurred at about 7:20 pm.

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    INCIDENT DETAILS

    • Cause Aircraft accident


    Lieutenant Fred Beers

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    Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

    End of Watch Saturday, July 16, 2022

    FRED BEERS

    Lieutenant Fred Beers, Undersheriff Larry Koren, and Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico.

    Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash.

    Metro 2 was returning to Albuquerque after assisting fire crews at the East Mesa Fire. They were returning to Albuquerque after conducting bucket drops when the crash occurred at about 7:20 pm.

    In 2017 Lieutenant Beers organized a hike to the summit of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, with other members of Cops on Top to honor fallen officers.

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    INCIDENT DETAILS

    • Cause Aircraft accident

    Undersheriff Larry Koren

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    Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

    End of Watch Saturday, July 16, 2022

    LARRY KOREN

    Undersheriff Larry Koren, Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico.

    Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash.

    Metro 2 was returning to Albuquerque after assisting fire crews at the East Mesa Fire. They were returning to Albuquerque after conducting bucket drops when the crash occurred at about 7:20 pm.


    BIO

    • Age Not available
    • Tour Not available
    • Badge Not available

    INCIDENT DETAILS

    • Cause Aircraft accident