El Salvador Police Chief and Fugitive Banker Die in Helicopter Crash

Mauricio Arriaza and eight others were killed while transporting Manuel Coto, a suspect in a multi-million-dollar fraud case.

Salvadoran Police Chief Mauricio Arriaza and eight others died in a military helicopter crash in Pasaquina.
The helicopter was transporting fugitive banker Manuel Coto, wanted for a $35 million embezzlement scheme, back to El Salvador.
President Nayib Bukele has ordered an investigation, suspecting foul play.
Arriaza was instrumental in Bukele's aggressive anti-gang policies, which have drawn both praise and criticism.
Flags in El Salvador will be flown at half-mast for three days to honor the victims.