Summary
Two Pennsylvania state troopers were injured in an ambush shooting near Thompson. The suspect, who shot at them, was killed during the incident. The troopers were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.
Key Facts
- Two Pennsylvania state troopers were shot and injured during an ambush near Thompson.
- The suspect, a man armed with a rifle, was shot and killed in the incident.
- The troopers were checking on someone after reports of shots being fired when they were attacked.
- Trooper Joseph Perechinsky used a tourniquet to help his injured colleague, William Jenkins.
- The injured troopers were evacuated by helicopter to hospitals for treatment.
- Officials described the troopers' quick actions as heroic and credited them with saving lives.
- The attack happened in a rural area, roughly 163 miles north of Philadelphia.
- The state police vehicles involved were damaged by multiple bullets.
