Two Atlanta Officers Die in Helicopter Crash

Two Atlanta police officers died, Saturday night, when their helicopter crashed. They were in the midst of a search for a missing nine year old boy, who was found safe later.

The crash occurred about four miles from downtown Atlanta, near a busy area filled with food and shopping, along Interstate 20. Luckily, no one on the ground was injured in the crash.

Police Chief George Turner said, "Losing an officer is the most difficult thing a police chief can face. Losing two is an unthinkable tragedy. Our hearts go out to the families of these officers and our thoughts and prayers are with them. This is a difficult day. It is a reminder of their bravery and the sacrifices made by our officers every day."

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed released a statement saying, "We mourn these two brave men and offer our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. We also pause to extend our sympathy to the men and women of the police department who place their lives in harm’s way every day to keep our city safe, and who especially feel the pain of this loss."

Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. The names of the officers have not yet been released.