United States: Three police officers killed and two seriously injured in a shooting in Pennsylvania
The shooter was hit by police gunfire and also died, according to the Pennsylvania State Police commissioner.
Less than two other officers were taken to the hospital in "critical but stable condition." Photo Sipa/AP/Matt Slocum
A gunman opened fire Wednesday on five police officers in Pennsylvania, killing three and seriously wounding two, the assailant also being dead, the police chief of the eastern US state announced.
"Five law enforcement officers were shot today, three fatally," Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris said at a televised news conference. He said the other two officers were injured and taken to the hospital in "critical but stable condition." The shooter was struck by police gunfire and also died, he added.
"Tragic day"The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon in Codorus, York County, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia. Police officers were responding to a domestic violence investigation when they were shot.
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Also present at the press conference was Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who lamented "an absolutely tragic and heartbreaking day for York County and all of Pennsylvania." A procession was held that evening to pay tribute to the three victims.
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