Kobe Bryant reportedly killed in helicopter crash

January 28, 2020 1:49 PM

Published January 26, 2020 12:09 PM

CALABASAS, Calif. (KION) TMZ is reporting that basketball star Kobe Bryant is dead at 41 after being involved in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. ESPN correspondent Adrian Wojnarowski has confirmed TMZ's initial report.

Emergency crews responded after a helicopter crashed and sparked a small brush fire in Calabasas.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department says the crash occurred around 10 a.m. in Calabasas. Officials didn't immediately know how many people were on board or if there were any injuries.

Firefighters worked to douse flames that spread through dry brush. Calabasas is a city of 23,000 people about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Article Topic Follows: California News

Jump to comments ↓

Amelia Rosenberg

Amelia Rosenberg is a weekend producer at KION News Channel 5/46.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.