Two U.S. Police troopers have been shot on Thursday (August 7, 2025) morning, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated at an occasion exterior Philadelphia.
“About an hour ago in Susquehanna County, two state troopers were shot. Lori and I are praying for those troopers,” Mr. Shapiro stated. “I want you to know I’ve communicated with Col. Paris. He is on the scene. It is an active situation, and at the conclusion of this event, I plan to head there myself.”
Christopher Paris heads the Pennsylvania State Police. The capturing occurred in northeastern Pennsylvania.
A state police spokesperson, Trooper Logan T. Brouse, stated the situation was alongside Route 171 close to the village of Thomson. That’s about 63 km north of Scranton.
Senator Dave McCormick stated in a social media publish that he was monitoring the creating scenario. He additionally expressed empathy for the troopers who have been shot.
“Dina and I are praying for our brave state troopers in Susquehanna County and monitoring the situation closely as more details emerge,” Mr. McCormick posted.
Condition secure
U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan stated on X that he was “relieved to hear the troopers involved in today’s incident in Thompson Township are expected to be in stable condition.”
