❓WHAT HAPPENED: Three police officers were killed and two others critically injured in an apparent ambush while serving a warrant in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Five officers, the suspect, and multiple law enforcement agencies including state police.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, September 17, in North Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania, roughly 115 miles west of Philadelphia.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day. We grieve for the loss of life of three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth, served this country.” – Governor Josh Shapiro (D)
🎯IMPACT: The incident marks one of the deadliest days for Pennsylvania police in decades, sparking widespread mourning and ongoing investigations.
In North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania, three police officers were fatally shot and two others critically wounded on Wednesday during an ambush while serving a warrant. The attack occurred during a domestic-related investigation, with a suspect, reportedly the ex-boyfriend of a local resident and dressed in camouflage, firing from a cornfield, officials said. The suspect was killed in the incident.
The two injured officers were airlifted to WellSpan York Hospital, where they remain in critical but stable condition, according to Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris. Governor Josh Shapiro (D), who met with the victims’ families, described the event as a “tragic and devastating day.” On X, he wrote, “These officers represent the very best of us.”
The officers were from the Northern York Regional Police Department and included a York County sheriff’s deputy. The response involved over 30 police vehicles blocking roads in the rural community. A procession honored the fallen officers, with residents waving American flags and leaving flowers at the police headquarters.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi called the attack “a scourge on our society,” noting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are aiding the investigation.
Join Pulse+ to comment below, and receive exclusive e-mail analyses.