Police: 3 officers dead, 2 others critically injured after shooting in York County
My name is, uh, Colonel Christopher P Paris. I serve as the commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. I’m gonna address you this evening concerning *** critical incident that has rocked the community here in York County, uh, this afternoon. The incident occurred in Curis Township, York County. I’d like to preemptively say that there are many details which at this point we are not prepared to release given the ongoing nature of the investigation. That having been said, we would like to. Advise the community that there is no current active threat. The situation today involved law enforcement officers who were shot. I can confirm that the shooter is dead. Uh, I can confirm that there were 5 law enforcement officers who were shot today. 3 fatally. 2 that were transported here to Wellspan in York. They are currently listed in critical but stable condition. The district attorney of York County, who is no stranger to this community or in collaborating with the Pennsylvania State Police Tim Barker. I’ve spoken to him. The Pennsylvania State Police has been asked to convene *** major case team to conduct the lead in this investigation with the assistance and in collaboration and in partnership with the County District attorney. I can assure you that all of the resources of the Pennsylvania State Police are being brought to bear. There is still very much an active scene at Kaurus Township, York County. Uh, later this evening. The district attorney will have more information to release. Uh, I can tell you that the Pennsylvania State Police have taken over calls for service for the Northern York Regional Police Department. And we will continue to do so to support our partners. I can tell you that I’ve spoken to the special agent in charge of the FBI out of Philadelphia. Uh, our municipal partners and county partners here in York County and we’ve received multiple, uh, offers of assistance from our fellow state partners to include, uh, New Jersey and New York, but we have *** very large, uh, investigative scene. Uh In being here today with our law enforcement family for the 2nd time. In 2025 I just like to say on *** very personal note our hearts and prayers go out to them, to the families of the deceased and the families of those officers who were wounded. There are simply no words that I can offer to assuage the grief uh that this community has experienced and unfortunately will continue to experience. The grief will be unbearable, but we will bear it. So we stand here today united. For our partners all across uh the law enforcement spectrum and we will not rest until we’ve conducted *** full fair competent and thorough investigation into this matter. Lastly, I would simply ask to the community here in York County and beyond all across Pennsylvania and all across our nation if you could keep the families. That were touched by this tragedy today in your thoughts and prayers, please give them *** solemn thought. And to the women and men who are working diligently right now uh to push this incident forward and the investigation forward and the aftermath that will have to be dealt with and persevered through our hearts and prayers are with them thank you very much. I’ll now turn it over to Governor Shapiro. This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day for. York County and for the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Grieve for the loss of life for three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth and served this country. We continue to pray for the full recovery of those who are dealing with their wounds. This of course is on the heels of just *** few months ago when we lost another York Countyson, Officer Duarte. Again gave his life in the line of service. I had the opportunity with the lieutenant governor and with Senator Phillips Hill, Representative Grove, and your 3 county commissioners to spend some time with the families of those who’ve been impacted by this violence today. I think it’s important for you to know that these families who are dealing with. They’re grieving right now and they’re suffering right now. Took time to tell us how proud they were, how proud they are, pardon me, how proud they are. Of their loved ones who put on *** uniform. To keep us safe. It’s an extraordinary thing. That these law enforcement families do. They support the individual who puts on the uniform and runs toward danger. They’re there for them when they leave in the morning. And they pray throughout the day that they will come home at night. So I hope as this community comes together as I know it knows how to do and prays that we think not just about those who wear the uniform but those who stand behind and next to those who wear the uniform every day. These families are extraordinary, and I hope you’ll join me in prayer for them. I had some time to spend with the law enforcement who are gathered here today who, who ran here because they knew that their brothers in uniform were in danger or their lives were cut short. I’ll just share with you what I told them. The entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania respects them. And we have their backs. And we so appreciate the work that they do every single day when they go out to keep us safe when they go out to protect our freedoms and our rights. This is something that sadly we only tend to share in times of tragedy. I think it is important that this commonwealth knows that every day we appreciate those who put on the uniform and those who keep us safe. There are others here at WellSpan who wear different kind of uniforms. And I wanna say thank you to the doctors, to the nurses, to the staff here at this. Extraordinarily wonderful health care institution. It sadly has seen too much trauma. But thanks to their extraordinary talents and their dedication to their neighbors, they’re able to help people get back up on their feet. That’s what you did today for these two brave souls who put on *** uniform to keep us safe so we appreciate those of you who down the white coat and the scrubs, those of you who support the work that they do, um, you truly are wonderful people, and we appreciate you very, very much. I want to let you know that um attorney General Pam Bondi reached out directly to me um and shared with me that we have the full support of the federal government. I know as Colonel Paris indicated before, he has spoken to the lead of the FBI here in this region we so appreciate um law enforcement at every level and we of course appreciate our federal partners. Um, General and I worked together, uh, when I was Attorney general here in Pennsylvania, she was the Attorney general in Florida. It meant *** lot to me that she reached out, um, to offer her support and her prayers for the people of Pennsylvania. Here’s the last thing I wanna say and I’ll turn over to lieutenant governor. This kind of violence isn’t OK. We need to do better as *** society. We need to help the people who think that picking up *** gun, picking up *** weapon is the answer. To resolving disputes. You do better when it comes to mental health. We need to do better when it comes to looking out for those who are in need, so we don’t have to deal with tragedies like this. We gotta do better as *** society. I know everybody up here believes that and everybody up here works hard to do that every day. I just think as *** community, it’s time for us to work hard to heal from this. And to make sure that those whose lives were lost today. That’s something constructive can come from that in their memory that stops this kind of violence in the future. That protects those people that put on those uniforms for us. It makes it so these trauma surgeons don’t have to patch this many people up. We gotta do better as *** society. I know we’re all committed to doing that work we’ve got to do even more. Now is the time for this community to come together and to do this important work. And so on behalf of *** grateful Commonwealth, I say to those who wear the uniform of law enforcement thank you to those who wear the uniform of health care, thank you to the elected leaders up here, thank you for the work that you have done and now you will do to keep our community safe and to Colonel Paris and the entire team at the Pennsylvania State Police, um, I know you will have every resource you need to make sure that this investigation is conducted fully and thoroughly. Um, and that whatever steps need to be taken, well may God bless your County and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. May God bless and watch over those families that are suffering right now. Laurie and I join you in prayer, and I think prayer is *** particularly important thing at this moment here in your county and all across Pennsylvania. Thank you Governor, I share your thoughts and prayers for the officers that were lost today, the officers who were injured and every law enforcement person across this great commonwealth. We’re unfortunately here again in York County, uh, because of gun violence. The issue that brought me to public service. I want everyone to know today is not just *** devastating day for this community in this region. It’s *** devastating day for our entire Commonwealth. My wife Blair and our entire family join in the prayers of, I believe, 13 million Pennsylvanians who are praying for the officers and their families today. You know, we ask *** lot of police officers in our communities and they always run towards danger I think we all have *** responsibility to continuously do our part to make our community safer. I know I’m gonna continue to do my part and we are consistently grateful for the commitment and the sacrifice that our law enforcement officers make. We’re grateful for the health care professionals who run towards danger to aid folks in their time of need, and we’re so grateful for the work that they’ve done today. Uh, it’s my pleasure to introduce Doctor Carney from WellSpan Health uh who provide an update from the medical perspective. So, um, we received two gunshot wound victims, um, from the scene. Um, we immediately took them to the OR. Um, they are both in critical but stable condition currently. Um, trauma centers are *** resource for the community. Um, we’re here when you need us, and, um, we enjoy the support of the both the local government, state government, and our administration. Thank you. Girl. So at this point, um, I would open it up to *** few brief questions, however, prefacing that with the fact that the information we can provide is extremely limited, so. Did you say this was the officers involved are from Northern New York and I did not say and that was intentionally uh done so obviously we know who they are and who they work for. Our concern is that there are some investigative steps that we’re taking right now and at the request of the district attorney we’re withholding that information. Uh, I’ve spoken to District Attorney Barker. I know there are *** lot of things going on right now, but, uh, at some point I know he will, he will brief, uh, the media. Sir, the circumstances surrounding these officers were there they were serving *** warrant so they were there to follow up on an investigation that began yesterday. Uh, the general heading of that investigation, I would say would be domestic related, but beyond that, the facts and circumstances, uh we have more information but pending the, uh, search warrants that we’re currently, uh, typing up and serving we wanna hold that, uh, information any more specificity. No, I did not. So uh we’re gonna at this point say that the 5 law enforcement officers in York County and we’re gonna leave it there and I’m gonna defer to the district attorney, uh, Tim Barker. I just want to be clear, so there were 5 law enforcement shots, 3 of them killed, 2 in critical here in this hospital, but then the shooter was also killed. Correct, those numbers are correct, sir. Uh, at this point we believe that the community is safe, but we’re leaving no stone unturned, and we’re gonna run every lead down, but I, I don’t have that for you. Do you know what? I, I’m not, not prepared to release that. Like I said, I’ll defer to the district attorney, sir. Have we heard anything as far as weapons or What exactly happened when they arrived? Uh, no, I mean we have, but not that I can confirm, uh, with any specificity that I would be concerned we would have to backtrack on later. So very much processing, uh, *** large scene. I will confirm that it is *** large scene. members of the PSP forensic services unit are down there mapping it right now. It’s still very much an active scene. It is secure and we believe just to reiterate there’s no threat to the community. Uh, he was shot by police. Can you confirm the address or the block number of the uh, no, not at this time. Governor, can I get your thoughts on earlier today you were in Chester trumpeting the fact that violent crime had actually been reduced there. What your day, how you would sum up your day after that, and then here you are. Well, this isn’t about me or my emotions. I think this is just about *** grieving community and um I I wanted to be here with this community. I want law enforcement to know how much we care about them and respect them. I want this hospital team to know how much they matter in this community and most importantly, I want these families to know that we’re all grieving with them and praying for them and that they’re not alone. Thank you all very much
Police: 3 officers dead, 2 others critically injured after shooting in York County
Updated: 9:40 PM EDT Sep 17, 2025
Three officers are dead and two others were seriously injured after a shooting occurred in York County on Wednesday afternoon. WHAT WE KNOW: Three officers killed Two officers are in critical but stable condition Suspected gunman involved is dead Our sister station WGAL first reported that officials were called to the scene in the area of Haar Road and Emig Road in North Codorus Township. Ted Czech, with the York County Office of Emergency Management, told WGAL that dispatchers received the first 911 call at 2:10 p.m. for a police incident. WGAL later reported that as a result, five officers were shot. Gov. Josh Shapiro, alongside Colonel Christopher L. Paris and other Pennsylvania state officials, held a press conference on Wednesday evening, stating that three officers were killed and two others were in critical but stable condition following the incident. VIDEO ABOVE: Christopher Paris gives update on conditions of officers involvedParis confirmed during the conference that the shooter involved in the situation is dead and that there is no active threat to the community. Paris said that at the request of the district attorney, the shooter’s name will not be released at this time. “Our hearts and prayers go out to them — to the families of the deceased and the families of the officers that have been wounded,” Paris said. “The grief will be unbearable, but we will bear it.” According to officials, officers were in the area to follow up on an investigation that began Tuesday. Paris said the general heading of that investigation was domestic-related, but could not provide more details as they continue to work on search warrants.FULL PRESS CONFERENCE IN PLAYFINDER ABOVE Shapiro said during the press conference that the incident is “an absolutely tragic and devastating day for York County and for the entire commonwealth of Pennsylvania.” “ grieve for the loss of life, for three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth, and served this country,” Shapiro said. Shapiro later made a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying that all U.S. and Pennsylvania state flags on all public buildings across the Commonwealth will be lowered to half staff in memory of those killed. During the incident, all Spring Grove Area School District schools (K–12) in the area were temporarily sheltered in place as a precaution. As of 4:15 p.m., WGAL said secondary school students in grades 7-12 would begin being dismissed. WGAL said the incident did not involve any schools or students. State police, alongside the FBI, are now investigating. This is a developing story. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
YORK COUNTY, Pa. —
Three officers are dead and two others were seriously injured after a shooting occurred in York County on Wednesday afternoon.
WHAT WE KNOW:
Three officers killed Two officers are in critical but stable condition Suspected gunman involved is dead
Our sister station WGAL first reported that officials were called to the scene in the area of Haar Road and Emig Road in North Codorus Township.
Ted Czech, with the York County Office of Emergency Management, told WGAL that dispatchers received the first 911 call at 2:10 p.m. for a police incident.
WGAL later reported that as a result, five officers were shot.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, alongside Colonel Christopher L. Paris and other Pennsylvania state officials, held a press conference on Wednesday evening, stating that three officers were killed and two others were in critical but stable condition following the incident.
VIDEO ABOVE: Christopher Paris gives update on conditions of officers involved
Paris confirmed during the conference that the shooter involved in the situation is dead and that there is no active threat to the community.
Paris said that at the request of the district attorney, the shooter’s name will not be released at this time.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to them — to the families of the deceased and the families of the officers that have been wounded,” Paris said. “The grief will be unbearable, but we will bear it.”
According to officials, officers were in the area to follow up on an investigation that began Tuesday.
Paris said the general heading of that investigation was domestic-related, but could not provide more details as they continue to work on search warrants.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE IN PLAYFINDER ABOVE
Shapiro said during the press conference that the incident is “an absolutely tragic and devastating day for York County and for the entire commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”
“[We] grieve for the loss of life, for three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth, and served this country,” Shapiro said.
Shapiro later made a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying that all U.S. and Pennsylvania state flags on all public buildings across the Commonwealth will be lowered to half staff in memory of those killed.
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Even through their grief, each family I met with in York today told me how proud they are of their loved ones who put on the uniform and run toward danger to keep us safe.
They rallied for officers being treated by amazing medical staff — and together we shared our devastation… pic.twitter.com/CGoYgDSQVE
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) September 18, 2025
During the incident, all Spring Grove Area School District schools (K–12) in the area were temporarily sheltered in place as a precaution. As of 4:15 p.m., WGAL said secondary school students in grades 7-12 would begin being dismissed.
WGAL said the incident did not involve any schools or students.
State police, alongside the FBI, are now investigating.
This is a developing story.
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