Two Pennsylvania police officers shot, governor says

August 7, 2025

Two Pennsylvania state troopers, Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins, were shot and seriously injured while responding to a call in northeast Pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles north of Scranton. The armed suspect, who was carrying a rifle and refused to comply with police commands, was fatally shot by officers during the incident. Governor Josh Shapiro announced the shooting at an event near Philadelphia and indicated he would be visiting the injured troopers at the hospital.

Who is affected

Two Pennsylvania state troopers (Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins)
The suspect who was killed
Local community in northeast Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro
Local hospitals receiving the injured troopers

What action is being taken

The injured troopers have been transported to local hospitals
Governor Shapiro is heading to the hospital to visit the injured officers
Multiple Pennsylvania State Police units and local law enforcement agencies have established a secure perimeter around the scene
Police are maintaining the stable condition of the injured troopers

Why it matters

The incident represents a serious threat to law enforcement officers performing their duties
It demonstrates the dangers police face when responding to calls
The coordinated response by multiple law enforcement agencies shows the protocols in place for officer-involved shootings
The shooting impacts public safety and community relations with law enforcement in northeast Pennsylvania

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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