Three police officers were shot and killed in an ambush Wednesday in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania. Autopsies are scheduled for Friday, as the community mourns their loss.
- Three police officers killed in ambush.
- Suspect Matthew Ruth shot by police.
- Officers were serving arrest for stalking.
- Community held vigil and memorials.
- Officers had ties to Philadelphia Police.
Police say 24-year-old Matthew Ruth opened fire with an AR-style rifle outside his ex-girlfriend’s home while officers searched for him on suspicion of stalking. The officers—Detective Mark Baker, Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser—were killed during the attack. Two other officers were critically wounded and remain hospitalized. Ruth was also killed by police. The incident has deeply affected law enforcement and the local community, who gathered for a vigil and continue to honor the fallen officers.
- Autopsies for the officers will be performed Friday, September 20, 2025.
- The officers were at Ruth’s ex-girlfriend’s home to arrest him for stalking.
- Community members held a vigil at a church and left flowers outside the police station.
- Two wounded officers remain in critical condition, and Ruth was killed in the shootout.
The incident underscores the dangers police face during routine operations. The community’s response reflects their support and grief. No funeral arrangements have been announced yet, but the loss prompts a call for increased safety awareness.
