Arizona DPS Holds Fundraiser for Families of Troopers Killed in Flagstaff Helicopter Crash

ABC15 and the Arizona State Troopers Association are hosting a phone bank to raise money for the families of the two DPS crew members who died in the line of duty.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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ABC15 and the Arizona State Troopers Association are holding a phone bank on Tuesday to raise money for the families of the two Arizona DPS troopers who died in a helicopter crash last week in Flagstaff. Pilot Robert B. Skankey and DPS paramedic trooper Hunter R. Bennett were providing aerial support to Flagstaff police officers who were in a "gun battle" with a man.

Why it matters

The tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the two DPS crew members has deeply impacted the Arizona law enforcement community and the families left behind. This fundraiser aims to provide financial support and assistance to the grieving families during this difficult time.

The details

The phone bank will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and people can call 1-855-522-1515 to donate. Donations can also be made online at any time. Pilot Robert B. Skankey joined the Arizona DPS in 2021 and was promoted in 2024, while paramedic trooper Hunter R. Bennett joined the department in 2022 after graduating from Arizona State University.

  • The phone bank will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The players

Robert B. Skankey

Pilot for the Arizona Department of Public Safety who died in the Flagstaff helicopter crash. He joined the Arizona DPS in 2021 and was promoted in 2024. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Hunter R. Bennett

DPS paramedic trooper who died in the Flagstaff helicopter crash. He joined the Arizona DPS in 2022 after graduating from Arizona State University. He is survived by his wife, who was his high school sweetheart.

Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS)

The state law enforcement agency that employs the two troopers who were killed in the Flagstaff helicopter crash.

Arizona State Troopers Association

The organization co-hosting the phone bank fundraiser with ABC15 to raise money for the families of the fallen DPS troopers.

Colonel Jeffrey Glover

The Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, who expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of the two troopers.

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What they’re saying

“No words can adequately express the sorrow that we feel.”

— Colonel Jeffrey Glover, Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (abc15.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This fundraiser is a testament to the tight-knit law enforcement community in Arizona, as they come together to support the families of the two DPS troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their state. The public can play a vital role in honoring their memory and providing assistance to those left behind.