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Fort Worth Police Say Helicopter Hit By Laser

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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - On Tuesday, December 8 around midnight, FWPD Air Support was on a call in the area of 2600 Stanley Avenue when a green colored laser struck the right side of the Air One helicopter, according to Fort Worth Police.

Police say it was hit three times.

The pilot and officer were able to pinpoint the location the laser was being used.

Air One personnel directed officers on the ground to the location, but they didn't find anyone.

Officers did not see the person using the device, but did pinpoint the laser to that location.

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