Two Pennsylvania troopers shot after Dick’s theft chase; suspect killed near I‑81 Exit 3
Around 6:10 p.m., two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot after responding to a reported theft at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Guilford Township; the pursuit ended near I‑81 Exit 3 after spike strips were deployed and the vehicle stopped. Two female suspects were taken into custody, a male suspect opened fire and was fatally shot by troopers, and the wounded troopers were airlifted to WellSpan York Hospital in critical and serious condition; state police said there is no ongoing threat.
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📌 Key Facts
- The incident began around 6:10 p.m. at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Guilford Township; suspects fled toward I‑81.
- Police deployed spike strips and the suspect vehicle stopped off the roadway near I‑81 Exit 3.
- Two female suspects complied and were taken into custody; a male suspect opened fire and was fatally shot by troopers at the scene.
- Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot during the confrontation and were airlifted to WellSpan York Hospital with injuries described as critical and serious.
- State police said there was no ongoing threat to the public, though the scene remained very active.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association issued public statements asking for prayers and thanking the troopers for their bravery.
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2 Pennsylvania troopers shot in latest act of violence against State Police
New information:
- Incident began around 6:10 p.m. at a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Guilford Township; suspects fled toward I‑81.
- Police deployed spike strips; the vehicle stopped off the roadway near Exit 3.
- Two female suspects complied and were taken into custody; a male suspect opened fire and was fatally shot by troopers.
- Both injured troopers were airlifted to WellSpan York Hospital; conditions described as critical and serious.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a public statement on X asking for prayers for the troopers.
- The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association thanked the troopers for their bravery and asked for prayers.
- State police said there is no ongoing threat to the public, though the scene remained very active.