Three police officers in Pennsylvania were killed and two others critically injured when a crazed gunman opened fire while they were executing a warrant Wednesday afternoon, according to police and sources.<\/p>\n
The cops were blasted by gunfire around 2:10 p.m. at a home on the 1800 block of Haar Road in North Codorus Township, about 35 miles south of Harrisburg, according to state police and a York County spokesperson.<\/p>\n
The two officers who were shot were rushed to Wellspan York Hospital and are currently in critical but stable condition, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said at a press conference Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
Officials have not released the names of the officers who were killed.<\/p>\n
A crazed gunman opened fire on police officers Wednesday in York County, killing three and critically injuring two more officers. Harrison Jones\/ York Daily Record \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The suspect who shot the officers, who were following up on an investigation that began Tuesday, was shot dead by police at the scene, Paris said.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement sources told The Post that the incident appeared to be domestic in nature.<\/p>\n
Gov. Josh Shapiro said US Attorney General Pam Bondi reached out to him personally and shared that the state has the \u201cfull support of the government.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris hold a press conference on the shooting Wednesday. Reuters<\/p>\n
\u201cIt meant a lot to me that she reached out to offer her support and her prayers for the good people of Pennsylvania,\u201d the Democrat said at the press conference.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis kind of violence isn\u2019t OK. We need to do better as a society. We need to help the people who think picking up a gun, picking up a weapon is the answer to resolving disputes\u2026 So we don\u2019t need to deal with tragedies like this.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tragic shooting comes exactly one week after accused assassin Tyler Robinson, 22, fired off one single, fatal bullet into conservative activist Charlie Kirk\u2019s neck<\/a> during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem.<\/p>\n The suspect who shot the officers died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, three officials familiar with the incident told NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n First responders at the scene of the shooting on Wednesday. Harrison Jones \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Law enforcement sources told The Post that the incident appeared to be domestic in nature.<\/p>\n Law enforcement and first responders have since swarmed the area, with a medevac helicopter landing nearby,\u00a0\u00a0according to FOX 43.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cMultiple police officers have been shot in York County,\u201d Eugene DePeasquale, chair of the PA Democratic Party,\u00a0posted on X.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAuthorities say the incident happened near 1879 Harr Road in North Codorus Township. Residents are being urged to avoid the area as numerous emergency units are on scene.\u201d<\/p>\n While police have not publicly confirmed the number of officers injured or the circumstances of the shooting, a local hospital reported that two individuals are in serious condition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWellspan York Hospital is currently treating two individuals related to the police incident in North Codorus Township,\u201d a Wellspan rep\u00a0told CBS21.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The names of the killed and injured officers have not been released. Harrison Jones\/ York Daily Record \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n NBC News reports the suspect later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Harrison Jones\/ York Daily Record \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n \u201cBoth are in serious condition. Enhanced security protocols are in place at the hospital. We will share more details as they become available.\u201d<\/p>\n The Spring Grove School District\u2019s six schools were ordered to remain in shelter-in-place after the shooting, with the lockdown ending at 4:10 p.m.,\u00a0according to the district\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been given the \u2018all clear\u2019 from law enforcement, and the shelter in place has ended,\u201d school officials said in a pop-up message on the website.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to remind everyone that today\u2019s incident did not involve our schools or students. Our actions were taken strictly out of an abundance of caution, with the safety of students and staff as our top priority.\u201d<\/p>\n The York hospital treating the injured victims is also on lockdown due to a \u201cpolice shooting,\u201d CBS21 reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s another really bad day for York County law enforcement,\u201d the Fairview Township Police Department\u00a0posted on Facebook<\/a>, with a photo of the Thin Blue Line flag.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cPlease keep our brothers and sisters near Spring Grove in your thoughts and prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro \u2014 who will hold a press conference at 6 p.m. \u2014 also advised residents in the area to adhere to local law enforcement as they investigate.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been briefed on the situation involving law enforcement in York County, and am on my way there now,\u201d the Democrat\u00a0posted on X<\/a>\u00a0just before 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n \u201cWe ask those in the area to please follow the directions of local law enforcement and @PAStatePolice.\u201d<\/p>\n State Attorney General Dave Sunday\u00a0also said\u00a0he is also en route to the crime scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n