3 Police Officers Killed, 2 Wounded In York County, Pennsylvania
on Sep 18, 2025
Three Hero Police Officers Shot & Killed In The Line Of Duty
Three police officers were killed and two others seriously injured during a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday afternoon (September 17).
According to Pennsylvania State Police Colonel Christopher L. Paris, the injured officers are hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Matthew James Ruth, was shot and killed by police. His identity was confirmed Thursday (September 18) by law enforcement.
Details About The Incident
Police responded to the 1800 block of Haar Road around 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, (September 17), to follow up on a domestic-related incident that began the day before. According to CNN, officers were ambushed by the suspect upon arrival.
Following the shooting, the Spring Grove School District enacted a shelter-in-place order, and several nearby roads were closed to allow law enforcement to secure the area.
Around 4:20 p.m., a representative from WellSpan Hospital in York confirmed that two individuals were being treated for injuries related to what was described as a “police incident.”
Governor Josh Shapiro later held a press conference where it was announced the three officers from the Northern York County Regional Police Department died in the incident.
This afternoon, three law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in York County. Two more officers were shot and are currently in critical but stable condition, receiving treatment at WellSpan York Hospital, where I visited with their families today.
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) September 17, 2025
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Orders Flags Fly At Half Staff
Governor Shapiro ordered United States and state flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the state to fly at half-staff.
“This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day,” Shapiro told reporters.
“We need to do better as a society,” he said. We need to help the people who think that picking up a gun, picking up a weapon is the answer to resolving disputes.”
Dozens of police and emergency vehicles formed a procession with their lights flashing Wednesday evening to honor the three officers who lost their lives. Along the route, many residents held American flags and offered salutes as a tribute to the officers.
