3 killed in National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash

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3 killed in National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash
By Chris Boyette and Madeline Holcombe, CNN    Updated 12:23 AM ET, Fri December 6, 2019

 (CNN)Three members of the Minnesota National Guard have died after the Black Hawk helicopter they were in crashed 16 miles southwest of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz said at a news conference Thursday.

"They paid the ultimate price in service to Minnesota and to the United States of America," Walz, himself a veteran of the MNG said. "The coming days will be dark and difficult. The state of Minnesota stands ready to assist the families of our fallen heroes."

The names of the deceased crew members are not being released pending family notification, Walz said.

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