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Three York County Officers Killed, Two Critically Wounded in Ambush During Warrant Service

State police are leading a multi-agency investigation into an apparent ambush during a domestic-related warrant follow-up.

Overview

  • Four of the five officers were from the Northern York County Regional Police Department, which confirmed three fallen members and one wounded, and the fifth injured officer was a York County sheriff's deputy.
  • The shooting began around 2:10 p.m. near Haar and Senft roads in North Codorus Township as officers moved to serve an arrest warrant tied to a stalking and trespass case.
  • The suspect was shot and killed by police, and authorities have not released the names of those involved as related search warrants are executed.
  • Two wounded officers remain in critical but stable condition at WellSpan York Hospital, which implemented enhanced security protocols.
  • FBI and ATF personnel are assisting on scene, a brief shelter-in-place for Spring Grove schools was lifted, and state flags were ordered to half-staff in tribute.