NORTH CODORUS,Pa. – A shooting involving police in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania, left at least two peopel seriously injured Wednesday, prompting a rapid response from state officials including Gov. Josh Shapiro.
The incident is under inquiry in the rural area approximately 115 miles west of Philadelphia and near the Maryland border. York Hospital confirmed it is treating two individuals in serious condition related to the police incident in northern York County,and has implemented enhanced security protocols.
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis appealed for support via social media, stating, “Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County.” Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is also at the scene,urging residents to “follow the instructions of local law enforcement” and expressing prayers for those affected.
As a precaution,a local school district initiated a shelter-in-place order,later lifted in the afternoon,while authorities closed area roads. The district stated the order was issued as authorities “advised us to hold students and staff in our buildings…while several area roads are closed.”
The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia issued a precautionary alert to Mexican residents in the vicinity, monitoring the situation.
Details regarding those involved in the shooting remain unreleased. The scene, located in an agricultural area, was secured by approximately 30 police vehicles blocking access to roads near farmland, including a barn, goat farm, and fields of soybeans and corn.
York County officials stated that Pennsylvania State Police, Northern Regional Police, and numerous emergency responders are on site, and the county commissioners are closely monitoring the situation.
