LAPD Chopper Makes Emergency Landing In South LA

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — An LAPD helicopter had to make an emergency landing in South Los Angeles on Friday evening.

The helicopter landed in Harvard Park under its own power, near Western and Gage avenues.

Officers responded to a call for assistance as the chopper made the unscheduled landing.

The chopper reportedly showed a warning light, prompting the landing as a precaution.

There were no injuries to anyone in the aircraft or on the ground.

Authorities were investigating the circumstances of the landing, as it was not clear what mechanical issue the vehicle may have experienced.

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