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Second Wounded Pa. Trooper Released From Hospital After Franklin County Shootout

The release marks full hospital discharge for both troopers injured in the Oct. 8 gunfight.

Overview

  • WellSpan York Hospital said Trooper Lucas Amarose was discharged Monday afternoon.
  • Trooper Thomas Pack had been released earlier after both were airlifted for treatment of gunshot wounds.
  • The encounter began with a reported retail theft in Antrim Township and ended near I-81 Exit 3, where a pursuit turned into a gunfight.
  • Authorities identified the gunman as Lamar Foy, 31, who was killed by troopers, and two female occupants were taken into custody.
  • Investigators reported recovering stolen merchandise and said Foy fired a stolen .40-caliber handgun, and the district attorney ruled the troopers’ use of force justified.