Three police officers were fatally shot, and two others wounded, during a raid in Pennsylvania farm country. Officers were trying to arrest a suspected stalker, Matthew Ruth, when gunfire erupted, killing three officers and injuring two more, one critically. Ruth was killed at the scene.
- Three officers killed, one hospitalized in Pennsylvania shooting
- Suspect Matthew Ruth shot and killed by police
- Officers responded to domestic disturbance call
- Community mourns with flags and flowers
- Area heavily secured after gunfire exchange
- Incident marks one of Pennsylvania’s deadliest law enforcement days
The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon in North Codorus, near Hanover, as officers searched for Ruth, 24, linked to a domestic disturbance. Ruth was killed by police at the scene. Authorities visited his home twice the day before, gathering evidence. Neighbors, like Rose Miller, knew Ruth only casually and remembered him working on Boy Scout fundraisers. The incident marked one of the deadliest days for law enforcement in Pennsylvania this century.
- Officers responded to Ruth’s home after a domestic disturbance began the previous day.
- Gunfire erupted during the raid, killing three officers and injuring two others, one critically.
- Neighboring departments assisted as the community mourned the loss and held processions.
- The incident is one of the deadliest law enforcement attacks in Pennsylvania since 2009.
The tragedy highlights ongoing risks faced by police during domestic-related arrests. Authorities continue investigating, and community leaders call for better violence prevention efforts. The event underscores the dangers law enforcement encounters in rural areas.
Next steps include ongoing investigations and community support efforts, as the region mourns the loss of officers and reflects on safety improvements.
