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Pennsylvania Shooting: Fierce shooting in Pennsylvania, USA, 3 police officers killed, 2 seriously injured

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Pennsylvania Shooting: Three police officers were killed and two others were seriously injured in a shooting in Pennsylvania, USA. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon in central Pennsylvania. According to reports, the suspected attacker was also killed in police retaliation.Police officers had gone to arrest the accusedAccording to a CNN report, officials said officers went to the home of a man accused of stalking and criminal activity to arrest him. When officers arrived to arrest him, the man attacked them, leading to a shootout. "The officers were there as part of an investigation that began a day earlier," State Police Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris told Reuters.Governor expressed griefFollowing the tragic incident, Governor Josh Shapiro visited the hospital and expressed condolences to the families of the slain officers. He said, "This is a sad and devastating day for York County and all of Pennsylvania." Shapiro also appealed for prayers for the families of the victims. He said, "It's important to know how proud these families, who are grieving right now, are of their loved ones who wore the uniform to keep us safe." The Governor expressed gratitude to law enforcement officers and their families, saying that he supports "anyone who puts on a uniform and runs toward danger."
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