Man suspected of shooting YCSO helicopter faces new charges
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man who allegedly shot at a Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) helicopter earlier this month is facing new charges.
According to YCSO, he was originally facing three counts of first-degree attempted murder, but those charges were not filed.
Instead, he is facing seven counts, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, endangerment and disorderly conduct.
The man was arrested on June 13 after he allegedly shot at a YCSO helicopter, carrying three deputies, while on routine aerial patrol.
He will be back in court next Monday, June 30, to be formally charged.