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Three York County police officers were shot and killed in an ambush by Matthew James Ruth, who was also killed by police; two other officers were critically wounded. The officers' autopsies are scheduled for Friday, and the community is mourning their loss with vigils and memorials.
A gunman ambushed and killed three police officers during a raid in Pennsylvania while attempting to arrest him, after a series of threatening actions and surveillance of his ex-girlfriend's home, leading to a deadly shootout and injuries to two officers.
A man in York County, Pennsylvania, shot and killed three police officers and injured two others while officers were attempting to serve a warrant; the suspect was also fatally shot by police. The incident was linked to a domestic dispute and involved the suspect carrying an AR-15-style rifle. The event has deeply impacted the local community and law enforcement families.
Two police officers were ambushed and shot in York County, with the scene marked by bloodstains and medical supplies; the shooter was inside an ex-girlfriend's home and fired on officers, resulting in their deaths.
A man in York County, Pennsylvania, ambushed and killed three police officers during an attempted arrest related to stalking and domestic violence, after hiding in his ex-girlfriend's farmhouse. The suspect, Matthew Ruth, was shot and killed by police after a gunfight, and the community mourns the fallen officers while the investigation continues.
Three police officers were killed and two injured in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, with the shooter also dead; the incident occurred during a follow-up on a domestic investigation, and the community and officials are responding to the tragedy.
Three police officers were killed and two wounded in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, with the suspect dead after being shot by police; the incident is under investigation and authorities confirm no ongoing threat to the community.
Two Tremonton police officers, Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, were fatally shot during a domestic disturbance response, with a suspect, Ryan Michael Bate, arrested on multiple charges. A community procession and flags at half-staff honor their sacrifice, and a deputy was also injured but is recovering.
Two Tremonton police officers, Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, were fatally shot during a domestic disturbance response, with a suspect in custody. A community procession and flags at half-staff honor their sacrifice, and the incident also injured a deputy and involved a service dog. The suspect faces multiple serious charges.
Three law enforcement officers were shot in Tremonton during an active incident, resulting in two officers' deaths and one wounded deputy; the suspect was apprehended, and the community is mourning the loss.
A shootout in Salina, N.Y. resulted in the deaths of two law enforcement officers, allegedly orchestrated as an ambush by 33-year-old Christopher Murphy. The incident began with a high-speed chase and ended with Murphy firing at the officers with a military-style rifle, resulting in a fatal exchange of gunfire. Details emerged about Murphy's drug use and a friend's arrest, shedding light on a possible motive. The community is left grappling with the shocking violence, as neighbors and officials seek to understand the events leading up to the tragic incident.
Two police officers and a suspect were killed in a shootout in Liverpool, a suburb of Syracuse, New York. The incident occurred after the officers initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle that fled, leading them to an address in Liverpool. Upon inspecting the vehicle, shots were fired, resulting in the deaths of the officers and the suspect. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh called it a "dark day" for the city, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed horror at the senseless killings.
Two police officers were killed in Syracuse during an encounter with a suspicious vehicle, which led to a pursuit and confrontation at a residence in Liverpool, New York. The armed suspect was also shot and pronounced dead at the hospital.
Several alleged gang members were arrested in a multi-agency operation conducted by the El Monte police department, Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The operation was tied to the killing of two El Monte police officers by a member of the Quiet Village gang in June 2022. The investigation targeted a violent street gang involved in shootings and various criminal activities.
Two officers killed in a shootout during a traffic stop in western Wisconsin have been identified as Hunter Scheel, 23, of the Cameron Police Department, and Emily Breidenbach, 32, of the Chetek Police Department. The suspect involved in the incident was also killed. The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. A public vigil will be held on Wednesday to honor the fallen officers.