A shooting in Pennsylvania claimed the lives of three police officers, two more are in critical condition. The tragedy occurred in the small town of North Kodorus, located in the central part of the state, where an armed confrontation took place. This was announced on Thursday, September 18, according to NBC News.

According to the newspaper, the incident occurred around 14:10 local time. According to preliminary data, law enforcement officers were probably conducting a warrant operation in this district when the attacker opened fire. The 911 dispatchers received a message about the shooting, after which the wounded officers were promptly taken to the WellSpan York Hospital. Their condition is assessed as critical, but currently stable.

An investigation is ongoing at the scene, law enforcement officers have been involved, and senior state officials, including the governor and Attorney General, have personally arrived to coordinate actions.

U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said that the relevant agencies are working on the site. State Attorney General Dave Sunday is also heading to the scene.

"Violence against law enforcement is a scourge of our society and can never be acceptable," Pamela Bondi said.

The attacker himself died from injuries sustained during the arrest. korrespondent.net.