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[{"user_id": 11626, "stars": [], "topic_id": 21521, "date_created": 1303862347.742455, "message": "http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=8091627\r\n\r\nGunfire forces LAPD helicopter to land\r\nSunday, April 24, 2011\r\n\r\nVAN NUYS, Calif. -- Police didn't flush out a suspected shooter after firing tear gas into Van Nuys apartment buildings Sunday, in pursuit of an individual suspected of firing a gun at a police helicopter that was forced to land after taking fire. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe Los Angeles Times reports residents of several apartment buildings were evacuated before police tried to smoke out the suspect.\r\n\r\nOne suspect, a 20-year-old, is under arrest. Detectives believe he used a rifle.\r\n\r\nRelated Content\r\n\r\nmore: CRIME MAPS: Track crime in your neighborhood\r\nPolice are investigating reports that two groups of suspects may have shot at the police helicopter at 6 a.m.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe helicopter had been responding to reports of gunfire when it came under fire.\r\n\r\nAsst. Chief Earl Paysinger says the pilot of the aircraft was fortunate to have landed without injury after shots hit the copter's fuel tank.", "group_id": 3920, "id": 820053}]