Three cops died and the other two suffered injuries in shooting in the US state of Pennsylvania, The police reported on Wednesday. The attacker is dead, TASR reports according to AP, AFP and DPA reports.
- Three cops died in shooting in the state of Pennsylvania.
- The other two suffered injuries, the attacker is dead.
- The incident happened in North Codorus Township during the investigation.
- Governor Pennsylvania described violence as unacceptable.
- Weapons in the US often cause discussions on legislative changes.
“I can confirm that five security forces have been shot today, three of them fatally,” said State Police representative Christopher Paris. According to him, injured police are in serious condition, the attacker is dead.
Shooting occurred in the North Codorus Township, approximately 185 kilometers west of Filadelfia. The police came to the place of investigation of domestic violence when they were under fire. Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania, also commented on the incident. “This kind of violence is not right as society we need to be better,” said.
Minister of Justice of the US Pam Bondi She described violence against the police as the “disaster of our company”. Federal agents who help the local police according to Bondi are also affecting the shooting site.
The authorities did not give any details about the shooter or incident. The DPA agency states that Violence using firearms is a persistent problem in the United States. Weapons are widely available in the US and mass shootings often evoke discussions on tightening of weapons laws. However, weapon reform attempts are repeatedly failed.
