Incident began with retail theft, ended in a deadly shootout on Interstate 81.
Franklin County, PA (JK) – Two Pennsylvania State Troopers are in critical and serious condition after a shooting in Franklin County left a suspect dead.
State Police say the incident started around 6 p.m. Wednesday when officers responded to a retail theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods on Lincoln Way East in Guilford Township. The suspects fled the scene, leading police on a pursuit along Interstate 81 southbound.
Troopers deployed spike strips to stop the vehicle, which contained two women and a man. The women surrendered without incident, but authorities say the male suspect opened fire on officers. Troopers returned fire, killing the suspect.
The injured troopers were airlifted to WellSpan York Hospital for treatment. The Pennsylvania State Police Major Case Team and the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office are actively investigating the incident.
No names have been released for the suspect or the troopers at this time.
By Jimmy Key