York County mass shooting leaves multiple dead as officers wounded; governor heads to scene
At least three officers shot; two flown to hospital as lockdowns and area-wide alerts are issued
A shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, left multiple people dead and several police officers injured, authorities said Wednesday. At least three officers were shot, with two flown to a hospital and three others treated at the scene. Officials have provided few details about a suspect or motive as investigators responded to the incident and a large police presence remained on scene. Very little is known about the shooter or the circumstances, and authorities have not yet released information about a potential suspect.
Dispatch audio described the scene as an active incident, with references to an officer-involved shooting and the term "signal 13" used in communications. Police and emergency crews worked to secure the area and render aid to those injured while authorities sought to determine what led to the shooting. The broader York County area faced disruptions as responders established perimeters and support was mobilized.
Governor Josh Shapiro said he was en route to the scene and urged residents to follow the directions of local law enforcement as the response continued. The incident prompted lockdowns in York County, with schools and hospitals instructed to implement security measures and limit access while responders worked. Authorities did not immediately provide a timeline for when the area would be fully cleared or when normal activities could resume.
As the investigation unfolded, officials emphasized that details remained fluid and that no motive or suspect information had been publicly released at the time of the latest updates. The response involved multiple agencies coordinating emergency operations, and residents were advised to monitor official channels for updates. The event adds to a series of high-profile, active-shooter responses that have impacted communities across the country in recent years.
