Archive · 18 Sep 2025
PA Shooting: Suspect Identified, Investigation Ongoing
A man named Matthew James Ruth shot and killed three police officers in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania.
Two other officers were badly hurt.
The officers were at a farm for a warrant when Ruth opened fire.
Ruth was also killed during the shooting.
Court records show Ruth had recently faced charges for stalking and other offenses.
The Governor expressed sympathy for the families of the victims.
Authorities are continuing to investigate this tragic event.
Matthew James Ruth was identified as the suspect.
Three police officers were killed in a shooting.
Two other officers were critically wounded.
The incident occurred at a farm during a warrant service.
The suspect was also killed during the exchange.
- Who
- Matthew James Ruth and police officers
- What
- Shooting resulting in officer fatalities and injuries.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon
- Where
- North Codorus Township, PA
- Why
- Warrant service at a farm
Law Enforcement
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Gun Violence and Public Safety
Law Enforcement
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- Suspect
- Matthew James Ruth
- Fatalities
- 3 Police Officers
- Injured
- 2 Police Officers
- Location
- North Codorus Township, PA
- Incident Type
- Shooting
- Suspect Status
- Deceased
- Initial Cause
- Domestic situation
- Charges Against Suspect
- Stalking, loitering, and criminal trespass
Sources
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