Several officers were targeted in the American state of Pennsylvania, with three reported to be in critical condition
Another police member injured during the Wednesday afternoon shooting in the countryside of York County is said to be in critical condition
The individual responsible in the incident is reported to have passed away from a self-administered firearm injury, according to reports. Law enforcement stated that the risk had been neutralised
The state's chief executive Josh Shapiro mentioned he was en route to the scene in North Codorus Township, approximately 100 miles from the city of Philadelphia
"I received updates on the event involving law enforcement in the county, and I'm heading there now," he wrote on a public forum
"We request those in the area to please adhere to the guidance of local law enforcement," he emphasized
Footage from the scene depicted a officer being airlifted out of the area in a rescue aircraft
The event prompted a school system in a small community, PA—an area of roughly 2,500 people—to briefly remain indoors. The district subsequently noted that the school had not been affected
Law enforcement announced there was no ongoing risk to the community
