At approximately 11 a.m. in Thompson, Susquehanna County, a suspect ambushed two Pennsylvania state troopers during a welfare check and opened fire immediately. Both troopers were hospitalized but reported to be in stable condition. One trooper applied a tourniquet to another, contributing to their rescue. The ambush occurred near Route 171, about 163 miles north of Philadelphia, and the assailant was confirmed deceased. Authorities indicated that multiple bullets struck the troopers' vehicles during the attack, and support was expressed for the injured officers by local officials.
State police Col. Christopher Paris confirmed that the two troopers were ambushed shortly after arriving to check the welfare of an individual, indicating they were fired upon immediately.
The two troopers were reported to be in stable condition after the attack, and one trooper was able to apply a tourniquet to another trooper who was injured.
The assailant is deceased, and police confirmed that multiple bullets struck the troopers' police vehicles during the ambush in Thompson, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Dave McCormick expressed his support for the injured troopers, commenting on the situation as it developed and sending prayers for their recovery.
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