MIFFLINTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was fatally shot and another was injured in two incidents on Saturday involving the same shooter, authorities said.
The suspected shooter was fatally shot during the second incident, WHTM-TV reported.
According to state police, a trooper encountered an armed person at about 12:45 p.m. EDT in the area near the State Police Lewistown barracks in Mifflintown, WPMT-TV reported. The trooper was wounded and taken to an area hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries, according to the television station.
He is in stable but critical condition, Gov. Josh Shapiro wrote in a tweet.
This afternoon, a @PAStatePolice trooper was killed in the line of duty in Juniata County. Another trooper was shot and is now stable but in critical condition.
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) June 17, 2023
Each one put themselves on the line to protect their fellow troopers — and to protect their fellow Pennsylvanians.
At about 3 p.m. EDT, officials said the shooter was located in Walker Township, WHP-TV reported.
According to state police, troopers exchanged gunfire with the subject, the television station reported. One trooper and the suspect were fatally shot.
The names of the troopers and the suspect will be released at a later date, authorities said.
PSP in Mifflintown says another Trooper has been injured and now killed in two incidents involving the same shooter.https://t.co/z2wd5ZWvJb
— CBS 21 News (@CBS21NEWS) June 17, 2023
David Kennedy, president of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, praised the two troopers in a statement, according to WHP.
“Pennsylvania has lost one hero while another fights for his life,” Kennedy said. “The bravery of these Troopers and their loved ones will stay in our hearts forever.”
It is unclear what led to the first shooting, authorities said.
