MIFFLINTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper and a suspect were both killed Saturday in a shootout in Juniata County, after the suspect seriously wounded another trooper, state police said.
A man engaged troopers at about 12:45 p.m. in Mifflintown Borough, near the Lewistown barracks, and shot one trooper, who was seriously injured and taken to a local hospital, state police said.
- A trooper and a suspect both died in a shootout in central Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon
- It happened hours after a shooting in which the gunman seriously injured another trooper, according to state police
- The identities of the state troopers and the suspect weren't immediately released
After a search, the shooter was located about 3 p.m. and 25 miles away in Walker Township, Juniata County, according to a state police report.
Troopers exchanged gunfire with the suspect and the shooter and a trooper both were killed.
State police did not identify the dead gunman or the troopers involved. They said there was no threat to the public and identities would be released later.
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— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) June 17, 2023
Gov. Josh Shapiro and state police Col. Christopher Paris were reported to be at the hospital where the wounded trooper was taken.
Shapiro tweeted that the injured trooper was stable but in critical condition. He also issued condolences for the trooper who died.
"Each one put themselves on the line to protect their fellow troopers — and to protect their fellow Pennsylvanians," the governor said.
The shootout in central Pennsylvania came a day after a trooper in Allentown shot and wounded a motorist during a traffic stop.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following statement Saturday night:
"The Office of the Attorney General is mourning the loss of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was killed in the line of duty today. Our prayers are with the trooper’s family, and with a second trooper who is still being treated for his injuries.
"Our brave law enforcement officers fight to protect Pennsylvania communities every day. As the Attorney General, know that my office stands with you."
