At least two state troopers were taken to the hospital after they were shot while responding to a call in Franklin County Wednesday night. WHAT WE KNOW: 2 Pa. state troopers shot, hospitalized 1 suspect injured Our sister station, WGAL, reported that Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the incident happened in southern Franklin County and that one of the suspects involved was also shot. Both troopers were taken to local area hospitals. The extent of their injuries has not been made public. The condition of the suspect is also unknown at this time.Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a statement on social media pertaining to the incident, saying, “Lori and I are praying for the two Pennsylvania State troopers shot in the line of duty in Chambersburg tonight. Pennsylvania’s law enforcement officers are the very best of us — running towards danger every day to keep our communities safe.”He continued, saying, “Please join me in praying for the injured troopers, their loved ones, and every member of the state police.”Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President Stephen Polishan also issued the following statement: “Please join the PSTA in praying for these brave troopers and their families. Each day, the men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police go to work prepared to give their last full measure. We can never thank them enough for their incredible bravery.”PennDOT, via 511Pa.com, earlier reported that there was police activity on southbound I-81 between Exit 5 for Greencastle/Waynesboro and Exit 3 for U.S. 11 and that all lanes are closed. The incident occurred roughly 3 miles from the Maryland border. PennDOT anticipates the road to reopen around 2 a.m. Thursday, according to its website.Our sister station also said officials have stressed that there is no threat to the public, but the scene does remain active. The details on what led to the incident have not been made available, and it is unclear if anyone else was injured. 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.
At least two state troopers were taken to the hospital after they were shot while responding to a call in Franklin County Wednesday night.
WHAT WE KNOW:
- 2 Pa. state troopers shot, hospitalized
- 1 suspect injured
Our sister station, WGAL, reported that Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the incident happened in southern Franklin County and that one of the suspects involved was also shot.
Both troopers were taken to local area hospitals. The extent of their injuries has not been made public.
The condition of the suspect is also unknown at this time.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a statement on social media pertaining to the incident, saying, “Lori and I are praying for the two Pennsylvania State troopers shot in the line of duty in Chambersburg tonight. Pennsylvania’s law enforcement officers are the very best of us — running towards danger every day to keep our communities safe.”
He continued, saying, “Please join me in praying for the injured troopers, their loved ones, and every member of the state police.”
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Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President Stephen Polishan also issued the following statement:
“Please join the PSTA in praying for these brave troopers and their families. Each day, the men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police go to work prepared to give their last full measure. We can never thank them enough for their incredible bravery.”
PennDOT, via 511Pa.com, earlier reported that there was police activity on southbound I-81 between Exit 5 for Greencastle/Waynesboro and Exit 3 for U.S. 11 and that all lanes are closed.
The incident occurred roughly 3 miles from the Maryland border.
PennDOT anticipates the road to reopen around 2 a.m. Thursday, according to its website.
Our sister station also said officials have stressed that there is no threat to the public, but the scene does remain active.
The details on what led to the incident have not been made available, and it is unclear if anyone else was injured.
This is a developing story.
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