A Life Flight helicopter was shot as it approached a landing zone in Autauga County early Wednesday.

The helicopter was struck in the right-side window and a flight nurse was injured when the bullet ricocheted.

Autauga County deputies responded and determined where the shots originated.

Peter Ellison, 48, was taken into custody and charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle. The FBI and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were contacted and federal charges are pending.

The injured nurse was treated on the scene.

“As the sheriff of Autauga County, I would like to thank the outstanding work performed by the Autauga County Volunteer Fire Fighters for helping the victims involved in this incident,” stated Sheriff Mark Harrell. “Haynes Life Flight Pilot for landing safely under fire

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