Three police officers were killed and two others critically injured in a shooting in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania while following up on a domestic-related investigation, authorities reported. The Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner, Colonel Christopher Paris, confirmed that the gunman was shot and killed by police during the incident, which occurred shortly after 14:00 local time. Photos from the scene depicted one officer being airlifted to a medical facility.
The shooting occurred in a rural area of York County in North Codorus Township, approximately 100 miles east of Philadelphia, prompting nearby schools to briefly shelter in place. However, officials later noted that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Governor Josh Shapiro visited the scene and extended condolences to the families of the deceased officers, emphasizing the need for societal improvement in addressing violence. He ordered flags across the state to be lowered in honor of the fallen officers, while the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is still underway.
The shooting occurred in a rural area of York County in North Codorus Township, approximately 100 miles east of Philadelphia, prompting nearby schools to briefly shelter in place. However, officials later noted that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Governor Josh Shapiro visited the scene and extended condolences to the families of the deceased officers, emphasizing the need for societal improvement in addressing violence. He ordered flags across the state to be lowered in honor of the fallen officers, while the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is still underway.
