Officers who tragically lost their lives in a surprise attack by a suspected stalker in Pennsylvania are paid tribute
Three Police Officers Killed in Line of Duty in Pennsylvania
In a tragic turn of events, three police officers from the Northern York County Regional Police Department in Pennsylvania have lost their lives in the line of duty. The officers, Detective Mark Baker, Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, were killed in a shootout with a suspect, Matthew James Ruth, on Wednesday.
The suspect opened fire with an AR-style rifle, leaving a profound grief across the law enforcement community and beyond. The bodies of the fallen officers were brought back to York County on Friday after autopsies were conducted at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township, Pa.
Detective Mark Baker served with the Philadelphia Police Department from 2001 to 2004 and later worked with Officer Pat McDonald, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in 2008. The police station where Detective Baker worked before joining the Northern York County Regional Police Department is not specified in the provided search results.
Detective Cody Becker, who had a distinguished career, was remembered by his former wrestling coach as a team leader and great athlete. His high school also posted a tribute to the fallen officer.
Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, who had two children, was a valued member of the department. A memorial continues to grow outside the Northern York County Regional Police Department, with supporters leaving dozens of bouquets of flowers and flags.
Chief Dave Lash stated that each of the deceased officers represented the best of policing. Two other officers were critically wounded in the shootout with the gunman and remain hospitalized in critical condition.
No word has been given on funeral arrangements or when they will be held. The procession of fellow officers lined up outside the hospital on Friday afternoon to bring the officers back home.
The suspect, Matthew James Ruth, was killed by police. He was there to arrest Ruth on suspicion of stalking. Detective Mark Baker's former school has also posted a tribute to the fallen officer.
The community is urged to come together in support of the families of the fallen officers and the injured officers during this difficult time. As the investigation continues, the police department asks for the public's understanding and cooperation.
