THOMPSON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers responded to an incident in the area of State Route 171 in Thompson Township, Susquehanna County on Thursday morning and during the encounter, a male suspect opened fire on the responding Troopers, wounding two of them. Authorities say Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins suffered serious injuries as a result of the gunfire and were airlifted to a medical facility for emergency treatment. Both are hospitalized and are currently listed in stable condition. The investigation is active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Two Pennsylvania State Troopers Shot
August 7, 2025 2:56 pm