Brothers accused of shooting at Phoenix police helicopter

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two brothers are accused of firing shots at a Phoenix police helicopter earlier this week.

Burtron Smith, 33, and Duane Bryant, 28, were arrested in connection with the alleged crime.

On Monday, just before 1:30 a.m., officers received reports of shots fired at the Escala Apartments, near 37th and Van Buren streets. Court documents state witnesses reported hearing men yelling in the parking lot, glass breaking and 10 to 15 shots. One 911 caller also heard several shots fired while on the phone with a dispatcher…

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