Three Officers Killed, Two Injured in York County Shooting
Three police officers were killed and two others injured while serving a warrant in York County, Pennsylvania. The suspect is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Three police officers were killed and two others injured on Wednesday afternoon in North Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, while serving a warrant. The suspect is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The incident occurred around 2:10 p.m. when officers attempted to serve a warrant. The officers killed and injured were reportedly members of the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addressed the tragedy, stating, "We grieve for the loss of life of three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth, served this country."
The Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation into the shooting. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as the scene remains active.
In response to the incident, the Spring Grove Area School District issued a shelter-in-place order, which was lifted later in the afternoon. The district clarified that schools and students were not involved in the shooting.
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