JBLM helicopters at American Lake shot at by man posing as ‘peace officer,’ charges say
Members of the 62nd Civil Engineer Squadron, pack up after installing the new Joint Base Lewis-McChord sign at the entrance of the base Sunday. (Abner Guzman/U.S. Air Force)
JUNE 10, 2023 PETER TALBOT - TAMPA BAY TIMES
A felon posing as a “peace officer” Wednesday evening at American Lake — complete with a badge, handcuffs and gun — fired gunshots at two military helicopters from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, according to charging documents.
No injuries or damage to the aircraft have been reported, JBLM spokesperson Gary Dangerfield told The News Tribune. Court records say Chinook helicopters carrying 31 service members were conducting training exercises.
Andre Wright Jr., 45, was charged Thursday in Pierce County Superior Court with first-degree assault, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm.
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2023/06/jblm-helicopters-at-american-lake-shot-at-by-man-posing-as-peace-officer-charges-say/
