Troopers Lucas Amarose and Thomas Pack, who were wounded in a shootout in Antrim Township in October, were honored during PSP’s department awards ceremony Monday.
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Two Troopers wounded in a Franklin County shootout in October were two of the four recipients of the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart award.
Troopers Lucas Amarose and Thomas Pack received the award during the State Police’s annual department awards ceremony at Bishop McDevitt High School on Monday.
Amarose and Pack were wounded after a retail theft suspect opened fire on them near I-81 in Antrim Township on the evening of Oct. 8. Both Troopers sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect was fatally shot by a third Trooper.
“Despite suffering significant injuries, both Troopers refused to quit, staying in the fight until they stopped the threat and the public was safe,” State Police said.
The Outstanding Citizenship Award was given to Dr. Vincent Barnhart, who State Police say was leaving work at a nearby medical facility and rushed to provide care to Amarose and Pack until first responders could arrive.
The two other recipients of the Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart award were Troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William K. Jenkins III, both of Troop R, Gibson, who were wounded while responded to a fatal shooting in Susquehanna County on Aug. 7.
The Living Word Community Church in York County received the Meritorious Citizenship Award for the funeral service it hosted for fallen Northern York County Regional Police Department Detectives Sergeant Cody Becker, Mark Baker and Isaiah Emenheiser.
“The church’s continued willingness to provide facilities, resources and personnel at a moment’s notice allowed the fallen officers to receive a tribute worthy of their sacrifice,” State Police said.
For a complete list of award recipients during Monday’s ceremony, click here.