Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot while responding to a retail robbery, killing the suspect

Two Pennsylvania State Police officers are in critical and serious condition after being shot while responding to a report Retail theft Franklin County authorities said.

The incident occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. after troopers were called to a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Guilford Township.

The suspects fled the scene in a car heading toward Interstate 81, prompting police to pursue them.

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Police deployed tape and stopped the fleeing car near Exit No. 3, where it stopped off the road.

Pennsylvania State Police said two female suspects exited the vehicle and were taken into custody after complying with troopers’ orders.

Then a suspected man started shooting at the soldiers, wounding two of them. Police said the soldiers returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect.

The two soldiers were then transferred to Wellspan York Hospital to receive treatment.

Gov. Josh Shapiro said he and his wife, Lori, are praying for the soldiers and calling on others to do the same.

“Lori and I are praying for the two state troopers who were shot in the line of duty in Chambersburg tonight,” Shapiro posted on X.

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“Pennsylvania law enforcement officers are the best of us – they run into danger every day to keep our communities safe. Please join me in praying for injured troopers, their loved ones, and every member of the Pennsylvania State Police.”

state police He said there was no threat to the public but “the site is still very active.”

The shooting occurred in the south Franklin CountyWhich is about 85 miles northwest of Baltimore.

The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) thanked the troopers for their bravery and asked for prayers for them and their families.

“Every day, the men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police go to work prepared to take their last full action. We can never thank them enough for their incredible bravery,” the group posted on X.

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The shooting incidents are the latest in a series of shooting incidents against Pennsylvania police.

last month, Three officers were killed when they were ambushed while responding to a domestic call in York County, Pennsylvania. Officials said the suspected gunman was killed by police.

This shooting came just months after another York County officer was killed in the line of duty during a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.