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A tragic car crash in Pompano Beach resulted in the deaths of three teens, including a recent high school graduate, with the incident believed to be caused by excessive speed. The victims were identified as Richard Alcocer, Miguel Montez, and Ruben Balthazar, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Broward Sheriff's Fire-Rescue captain and a woman on the ground were killed, and four others were injured when a Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach. The helicopter crew was on their way to assist in a car crash when the pilot notified the department, as the craft was crashing, that they couldn't respond. The crash resulted in a fire that engulfed the building. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the helicopters will be grounded until re-inspected.
A Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach, killing a flight paramedic and a resident, while four others were hospitalized. The helicopter was en route to a vehicle crash scene when it crashed into the building. Witnesses reported seeing smoke and flames before the helicopter spiraled downward. Two crew members were able to escape, while the paramedic and resident were trapped and killed. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the Broward Sheriff's Office has grounded its aircraft fleet as a precaution.
Four people were injured when a fire rescue helicopter crashed near an airfield in Pompano Beach, Florida.
A Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach, Florida, resulting in two people being hospitalized. The crash occurred near North Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard, and the cause of the accident is currently unknown.
A Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach, Florida, resulting in two people being transported to a local hospital. The crash occurred near North Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard, causing traffic disruptions in the area. No further details have been released at this time.
A 2-year-old child was shot and killed in an apartment in Pompano Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon. Lius Appolon was arrested and is facing manslaughter charges for the shooting with an unattended firearm. It is unclear if Appolon is related to the victim or why he was in the home with a gun. The victim's gender and identity have not been released. The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.