Two U.S. State troopers in Pennsylvania shot, governor says

Two U.S. Police troopers had been shot on Thursday (August 7, 2025) morning, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated at an occasion exterior Philadelphia.

“About an hour in the past in Susquehanna County, two state troopers had been shot. Lori and I are praying for these troopers,” Mr. Shapiro stated. “I would like you to know I’ve communicated with Col. Paris. He is on the scene. It is an energetic state of affairs, and on the conclusion of this occasion, I plan to move 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 placement 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 growing state of affairs. He additionally expressed empathy for the troopers who had been shot.

“Dina and I are praying for our courageous state troopers in Susquehanna County and monitoring the state of affairs carefully as extra particulars emerge,” Mr. McCormick posted.

Condition steady

U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan stated on X that he was “relieved to listen to the troopers concerned in in the present day’s incident in Thompson Township are anticipated to be in steady situation.”