Three law enforcement officials killed, two more wounded in a shooting incident in York County, according to the Pennsylvania state police.
Deadly Shooting in York County: Three Police Officers Killed, Two Wounded
In a tragic turn of events, an unknown individual fatally shot three police officers and wounded two more in York County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon. The shooting occurred at around 2:10 p.m. on Haar Road in North Codorus Township.
According to dispatch logs, at least two officers were transported with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order within the Spring Grove School District, with students subsequently being driven home by school buses.
The shootings occurred during a 'domestic-related' investigation that began on Tuesday. Police are not releasing more details as they are obtaining and serving more search warrants. Michelle Baughman with the York County District Attorney's office stated that they will come forth with information at an appropriate time.
The news conference was hosted in an auditorium on the first floor of WellSpan York Hospital. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro lamented the tragedy and mentioned the fatal shooting of Officer Andrew Duarte in February. He expressed his condolences to the families of the fallen officers and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi offered the federal government's support in the investigation. The FBI and ATF are on the scene of the shooting.
A log of 911 calls described the incident as 'officer down' and 'signal 13', meaning officer in trouble. A spokesperson for the Mexican consulate in Philadelphia stated the post was a precautionary alert for their community.
CNN reported that police officers were on their way to arrest the shooter after a charge of stalking and criminal trespass was filed. The shooter was killed by law enforcement. The names of the three York County police officers killed in the shooting are not specified in the available sources.
'The amount of violence is just heartbreaking': Vigil held for dead and injured York County officers. Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis asked for prayers to be sent to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and many are left mourning the loss of these brave officers who dedicated their lives to serving and protecting the public.
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