Crime
Two Pennsylvania State Troopers Hospitalized, Suspect Killed in Susquehanna County Shooting
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were seriously injured, a civilian was killed, and the suspect was fatally shot during a violent incident late Thursday morning in Susquehanna County.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins were dispatched around 11:00 a.m. to conduct a welfare check along Route 171 in Thompson Township.
Upon arrival, they were immediately met with gunfire from a suspect armed with a rifle.
Both troopers sustained serious injuries in the exchange of gunfire.
Emergency medical crews responded quickly, and the injured troopers were airlifted to a hospital.
As of Thursday evening, both remain in stable condition.
The suspect was shot and killed at the scene by law enforcement.
His identity has not yet been released, and the circumstances leading to the confrontation remain under investigation.
Lori Wasko, a resident of the area, was also shot and killed during the incident.
According to her neighbor, Nikki Creps, Kelsey was a deeply loved member of the community. Creps expressed frustration over her death, stating that the suspect — described as a troubled individual — should have been in custody weeks earlier in connection with a previous home invasion.
Witness Dave E. Carr Jr. reported that a bullet narrowly missed his head as he saw troopers come under heavy fire, with multiple patrol vehicles struck by gunfire.
Carr was not injured.
Governor Josh Shapiro, speaking during a scheduled event in Bucks County, confirmed the shooting and later traveled to Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton to visit Trooper Perechinsky.
The governor commended Perechinsky for his heroic actions, noting that he saved multiple lives during the incident, including that of his partner, Trooper Jenkins.
Shapiro said Perechinsky is in good spirits and surrounded by family as he recovers.
He also confirmed plans to visit Trooper Jenkins, though the hospital where Jenkins is receiving treatment has not yet been disclosed.
A press briefing with further details is expected to be held later Thursday evening at the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks in Dunmore.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue processing the scene and collecting evidence.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.