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[NY]National Guard helicopter crashes near southern border in Texas, killing at least 3 on board
 [FoxNews] The National Guard helicopter was carrying 3 soldiers and a U.S. Border Patrol agent, sources said.The helicopter went down in La Grulla, a border town that sits near the Rio Grande in Starr County. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, the county's top local official, said the fourth person was in critical condition. Law enforcement sources told Fox News that the three National Guard soldiers were working on federal orders on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security. The helicopter was a New York National Guard "Lakota." Related: Starr County: 2022-09-01 500 Migrants in 3 Large Groups Apprehended near Border in Texas Starr County: 2022-03-23 Terrifying moment Mexican cartel member aimed AK-47 at Texas DPS helicopter patrolling near southern border, leading to deadly gun battle that killed five Starr County: 2022-02-02 Mexican Authorities Seize Large Drug, Ammunition Cache near Texas Border Related: New York National Guard: 2021-09-13 Hochul: National Guard members should qualify as veterans under state law New York National Guard: 2008-08-06 A Ragtag Pursuit of the Taliban New York National Guard: 2007-10-26 Rome judge throws out case against US soldier Posted by: Skidmark 2024-03-09 |
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