Corporal Scotty Canezaro, Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

Corporal Scotty Canezaro

Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Sunday, March 26, 2023

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Scotty Canezaro

Corporal Scotty Canezaro and Sergeant David Poirrier were killed in a helicopter crash in a field off North Winterville Road, near U.S. 190 at Erwinville, at about 2:26 am.

The crew of the Robinson R-44 helicopter was sent to assist in the pursuit of a fleeing vehicle around 2 am.

The suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter.

Corporal Canezaro had served with the Baton Rouge Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the Air Support Unit. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, and nieces.

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Age 38
Tour 16 years
Badge 10200

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash, vehicle pursuit

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My BROTHER HOW I MISS HIM SO MUCH! HE WAS a great role model am still too this day I will always ask him for his opinion!
He served his City to protect those he loved clear right!! I call the clear skies above, the hum of vibration my lullaby. The chop of two crossed blades, a song! I've met with the horizon sunset I've flown my last Dawn, when you miss me

ANGELA MONIQUE CANEZARO
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