Laser Pointed Twice at Police Helicopter from Temple University Dorm Room: Police

Investigators say someone inside a Temple University dorm room pointed a laser at a police helicopter.

The incident happened about 11:30 p.m. Monday inside a dorm room on the university’s campus.

Lieutenant David Bonk of the department’s aviation unit posted a photo on Twitter shortly after the incident. In the photo, a red light is seen reflecting off the top floor windows.

Lt. Bonk said the same individual “hit us twice tonight a few seconds apart.”

On Twitter, Lt. Bonk said police are not planning on pursuing the individual responsible for shining the laser at the helicopter.

However, Lt. Bonk offered a reminder that it is illegal to point lasers at an aircraft and it can temporarily blind the pilots.

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