Five police officers were shot in York County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday afternoon while serving an arrest warrant.
The officers were reportedly ambushed while approaching a farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania. While attempting to serve a warrant, a shooter hiding in nearby cornfields opened fire, CNN reported.
Three officers were reportedly killed at the scene, while two remain in critical but stable condition.
Governor Josh Shapiro said he was briefed on the situation.
I’ve been briefed on the situation involving law enforcement in York County, and am on my way there now. We ask those in the area to please follow the directions of local law enforcement and @PAStatePolice.
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) September 17, 2025
“My heart was pounding, my heart was pounding,” witness Dave Miller told CNN. “And then I looked at all the tall corn next to me and thought, well, if they didn’t get him, he’s on the run and he could come through the cornfield.”
Local law officials told CNN that the officers were attempting to serve a warrant to an ex-boyfriend of a woman who lived in the farmhouse. She had reported that she saw him stalking the house on Tuesday, prompting the arrest order, CNN reported.
Miller said he heard around 30 shots fired. The shooter reportedly shot himself.
“I never thought I’d see anything like that. I’ve never been to war; I’m not a veteran. It seemed like a war zone,” Miller said.
News of the horrific scene quickly made its way to X:
In York County, PA, three police officers have been confirmed dead and two more injured after a shooting in North Codorus Township while serving a warrant. Pray for the fallen, the wounded, and their families. Lord, have mercy. pic.twitter.com/PIau8XD7Tn
— Fr. Chris Vorderbruggen (@FatherChrisVor1) September 17, 2025
YORK COUNTY UPDATE:
5 officers shot in Pennsylvania during police incident, 3 in grave condition, sources say
Police were apparently serving a warrant in York County when they were fired upon, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC NewsThree officers from the… pic.twitter.com/d07YYvoDf2
— Chat News Hub (@chatnewshub) September 17, 2025
Please join me in praying for the multiple police officers shot in York County, Pennsylvania. Families of our brave and courageous law enforcement and first rescuers never know if their loved ones will return home safely. https://t.co/areIb3QXvg
— Lt. Governor of Virginia – Winsome Earle-Sears (@WinsomeSears) September 17, 2025
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