18.09.2025 08:02
In a shooting incident in Pennsylvania, USA, three police officers lost their lives, and two others were seriously injured. The attacker was shot and killed by the police. Following the incident, security measures in the area were increased.
Once again, the horror of a shooting occurred in the USA. This time, police officers on duty became the target of gunfire. According to local officials, the incident took place in the York County area of Pennsylvania. During an ongoing investigation, police officers were shot at around 2:00 PM local time by an unidentified individual. In the incident, 3 police officers lost their lives, while 2 police officers were hospitalized with serious injuries. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris announced that the assailant was shot and killed by the police. Due to the incident, schools in the area were warned to "shelter in place," but shortly after, it was reported that there was no active threat to the public.
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR SHAPIRO: SUCH ACTS OF VIOLENCE ARE UNACCEPTABLE
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited the scene after the attack and met with the families of the fallen officers. Condemning the attack, Shapiro stated, "We are deeply saddened that three valuable individuals who served this region, this state, and this country have lost their lives. Such acts of violence are unacceptable. We must do better as a society." Shapiro ordered that all flags in the state be flown at half-mast in memory of the 3 fallen police officers.
FBI SENT TO THE AREA
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated in a post on the social media platform "X" that the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were sent to the scene to support local law enforcement. Emphasizing that violence against law enforcement is "unacceptable," Bondi called for prayers for the fallen officers. FBI Director Kash Patel also stated in a post on the social media platform "X" that the FBI was on the ground at the scene following the tragic shooting, saying, "Our prayers are with the fallen police officers, their families, and all of York County." A detailed investigation into the incident has been initiated.