Three police officers were shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in York County, Pennsylvania, while attempting to serve a warrant in a domestic-related investigation. Two additional officers were critically injured, and the suspect was fatally shot by police. The violence prompted immediate lockdowns across local schools and hospitals as law enforcement secured the area.
The shooting occurred around 2:10 p.m. in the area of Haar Road in Codorus Township. Officers were attempting to serve a search warrant connected to a domestic dispute that began on Tuesday. During the operation, the suspect opened fire on law enforcement. Officers returned fire, killing the assailant on the scene.
Spring Grove Area School District placed all six of its schools on shelter-in-place orders. The lockdowns lasted approximately two hours and were lifted around 4:10 p.m. after police confirmed there was no ongoing threat. School officials said the decision was made in coordination with law enforcement out of an abundance of caution.
WellSpan York Hospital, where the wounded officers were transported, was also placed on lockdown. The hospital later implemented heightened security procedures while continuing to care for the critically injured officers. Officials confirmed the officers remain in critical but stable condition.
Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris confirmed the incident stemmed from a domestic investigation and described it as a targeted, deliberate attack. Governor Josh Shapiro called the shooting “absolutely tragic” and praised the bravery of the fallen officers. He added that state and federal agencies are working together to fully investigate the shooting and provide support to local authorities.
The names of the fallen officers and the suspect have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. Law enforcement continues to process the scene and gather evidence to determine the full sequence of events. Authorities have stated that the community is no longer at risk, and no additional suspects are believed to be involved.
