American Soldier Injured After Hit With Bullet While In Military Helicopter Flying Over Virginia

Federal law enforcement officials are investigating after a U.S. soldier was hit with a bullet while flying in a military helicopter over Virginia earlier this week.

“An Air Force UH-1N Huey helicopter was conducting a routine training mission when it was struck by a bullet a little before 1 p.m. Monday,” USA Today reported, citing an Air Force official who was not authorized to disclose the matter publicly. “The helicopter was about 1,000 feet above ground and heading for the Manassas Regional Airport and the shot was fired near Middleburg, Va, the official added.”

“The Office of Special Investigations is fully engaged with our FBI colleagues on this incident,” the U.S. Air Force said in a statement. “OSI take threats to our Airmen and our resources very seriously. As this is an ongoing investigation, no further investigative details can be released at this time.”

FBI agents were immediately dispatched to the Manassas Regional Airport after learning about the incident.