ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter experienced a dangerous incident when someone shone a laser at them during a flight back in August, which struck one of the deputies on board. This isn't the first time police helicopters have been targeted.

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What began as a routine operation on Albuquerque's west side quickly turned serious, putting lives at risk both in the air and on the ground. Deputy Jer

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